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livery: Meaning and Definition of
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liv•er•y
Pronunciation:
(liv'
u
-rē, liv'rē),
[key]
— pl. -er•ies.
a distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided by someone of rank or title for his retainers, as in time of war.
a uniform worn by servants.
distinctive attire worn by an official, a member of a company or guild, etc.
Also calleda guild or company of the City of London entitled to wear such livery.
characteristic dress, garb, or outward appearance:
the green livery of summer.
the care, feeding, stabling, etc., of horses for pay.
See
a company that rents out automobiles, boats, etc.
an ancient method of conveying a freehold by formal delivery of possession.
liv•er•y
Pronunciation:
(liv'
u
-rē),
[key]
— adj.
liverish.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary,
Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
livery
(Thesaurus)
liverwurst
livery colors
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