livery
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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
See Examples of LIVERY
- <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
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Rhymes with LIVERY
2livery
adjectiveDefinition 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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