livery
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1liv·ery

noun \ˈli-və-rē, ˈliv-rē\
plural liv·er·ies

Definition of LIVERY

1
archaic : the apportioning of provisions especially to servants : allowance
2
a : the distinctive clothing or badge formerly worn by the retainers of a person of rank
b : a servant's uniform
c : distinctive dress : garb
d chiefly British : an identifying design (as on a vehicle) that designates ownership
3
archaic
a : one's retainers or retinue
b : the members of a British livery company
4
: the act of delivering legal possession of property
5
a : the feeding, stabling, and care of horses for pay
b : livery stable
c : a concern offering vehicles (as boats) for rent

Examples of LIVERY

  1. <the limousine chauffeur was easily distinguished from the cab drivers by his livery>

Origin of LIVERY

Middle English, from Anglo-French liveree, livree, literally, delivery, from liverer to deliver, from Latin liberare to free — more at liberate
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to LIVERY

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

Rhymes with LIVERY

2livery

adjective

Definition of LIVERY

1
: resembling liver
2
: suggesting liver disorder

First Known Use of LIVERY

1778

liv·ery

adjective \ˈliv-ə-rē\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of LIVERY

: suggesting liver disorder : liverish

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