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The phrase "a young retainer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a young servant or attendant, often in a historical or formal context.
Example: "The nobleman was accompanied by a young retainer who carried his cloak and attended to his needs."
Alternatives: "a young servant" or "a youthful attendant".
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"I've got a dressing room?" he asked Ian Osborne, a young retainer sent by the London production company in charge of the show.
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