A person who behaves in a servile manner, such as a sycophantic employee or a fawning lover.
A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.
A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
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 retaining valve.
A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.