Money paid for goods or services in advance, sometimes through an intermediary.
Capital which is required in order to establish a business and begin operations.
A fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services.
A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
Any thing or person that retains.
A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
A retaining valve.
A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.