'Retiring board' definitions:

Definition of 'Retiring board'

From: GCIDE
  • Retiring \Re*tir"ing\, a.
  • 1. Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]