Retainer.—The advance fee paid to an attorney.
Retailer.—A man who buys in small quantities and sells piecemeal to consumers.
Royalty.—A share of the profits paid to the owner of a patented article or a device by those whom he allows to make or use it.
Scale.—A piece of wood, metal or other material with graduated lines on it and used for measuring.
Securities.—Property of any kind which has enough value to keep the credit good.
Semi-circle.—(1) Half of a circle. (2) A segment of a circle equal to 180 degrees.
Shares.—(1) The equal parts of the capital stock of a company. (2) The shares are represented by certificates.
Shareholder.—An owner of the shares of stock of a company.
Shop-right license.—A legal permit given to the owner of a shop to make and sell a patented article or device.
Sketch.—A crude picture.