• a thing that holds something in place

• a fee paid in advance to someone, especially a barrister, in order to secure their services for use when required

Synonyms: retaining fee, fee, periodic payment, partial payment, deposit, advance, subscription, standing charge

• a servant, especially one who has worked for a person or family for a long time

Synonyms: attendant, follower, servant, hireling, hanger-on, escort, minion, lackey, flunkey, vassal, dependant, domestic, valet, footman