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.
© Webster 1913.