English
Etymology
From AF. livere, from OF. livrée.
Noun
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en-noun|liveries
- Any distinctive uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.
#:By wearing livery, the brewers publicly expressed guild association and solidarity; - J. M. Bennett
- archaic the rental of horses and/or carriages; the rental of canoes; the care and/or boarding of horses for money.
- law The delivery of property from one owner to the next.
- The paint scheme of an aircraft or airline.
- US A taxicab or limousine.
Verb
en-verb|liveries|liverying|liveried
- archaic To clothe in.
#: He liveried his servents in the most modest of clothing
Usage notes
In the US, each of the meanings (other than "taxicab") are obsolete.
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