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livery


Main Entry: 1liv·ery
Pronunciation: \ˈli-və-rē, ˈliv-rē\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural liv·er·ies
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French liveree, livree, literally, delivery, from liverer to deliver, from Latin liberare to free — more at liberate
Date: 14th century

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


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