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livery

li·very

US/ˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ uncommon archaic us
noun (3) adjective (1)

noun

1.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

2.

the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another

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3.

the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay

adjective

1.

suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress

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Origin

From Middle English livery, liveree, from Anglo-Norman liveree, from Old French livree. Compare modern French livrée.

Phrases

  • coign and livery
  • devil's livery
  • livery stable
  • livery yard
  • servant out of livery
  • sue one's livery

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