First Known Use: 14th century
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1livery
noun liv·ery \ˈli-və-rē, ˈliv-rē\
: the business of keeping vehicles that people can hire
: the colors or designs that are used on a company's products, vehicles, etc.
: a special uniform worn by servants especially in the past
plural liv·er·ies
Full 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
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Origin of LIVERY
Middle English, from Anglo-French liveree, livree, literally, delivery, from liverer to deliver, from Latin liberare to free — more at liberate
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2livery
adjective
Definition of LIVERY
1
: resembling liver
2
: suggesting liver disorder
First Known Use of LIVERY
1778
LIVERY Defined for Kids
livery
noun liv·ery \ˈli-və-rē, ˈliv-rē\
plural liv·er·ies
Definition of LIVERY for Kids
1
: a special uniform worn by the servants of a wealthy household
2
: the business of keeping horses and vehicles for hire : a place (livery stable) that keeps horses and vehicles for hire
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livery
adjective liv·ery \ˈliv-ə-rē\
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