Category:Retiring

Re*tir"ing, a.

1. Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; Retiring manners.

2. Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or Belonging to, retirement. Retiring board (mil.), a board of officers Who consider and report upon the alleged incapacity of an officer for Active service. -- retiring pension, a pension granted to a public officer on his Retirement from office or service.