livery
1a 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 called livery company .British. a 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.
a company that rents out automobiles, boats, etc.
Law. an ancient method of conveying a freehold by formal delivery of possession.
Origin of livery
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How to use livery in a sentence
Outfitted in so-called “blue light” livery, the Mach-E sports the same high-visibility Battenburg markings and emergency lights as other police vehicles in the UK while offering a modern approach to the aging gas and diesel-powered fleet.
The Michigan State Police tested the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, and loved it | Rob Stumpf | October 2, 2021 | Popular-ScienceHere, the tender cushion, delicate crunch, livery flourish and tart fruit make some magic in the mouth.
A Potomac view meets polished cooking at Ada’s on the River in Alexandria | Tom Sietsema | March 26, 2021 | Washington PostAfter all, there are no company logos or a corporate livery when people are working from their bedroom or dining room.
Businesses grapple to maintain company culture for their distributed workforces | Jessica Davies | March 2, 2021 | DigidaySome popular professional groups that instituted the use of work uniforms include postmen, miners, and livery servants.
For thirty bucks, you could have had a whole livery stable.
The two allegedly hailed a black livery cab and rode to near where the body was later found.
Outside the courthouse, they were swarmed by a media mob until they managed to get into a livery cab.
Feds Hope to Use Former Underling to Land Hedge-Fund Trader Steven Cohen | Michael Daly | November 27, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTBut he had a business card and livery plates, so we piled in and headed out into the storm.
My first visit to Paris and my discovery of the livery fare came to mind.
A tall phantom in livery appeared, as if by magic, and signed to me to ascend the grand staircase.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayHe went blindly down the street, turned at the corner and sought a quiet place, a livery barn.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxHer gentle summons was answered by a tall powdered footman in blue and silver livery.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieSir William was arrested at Berwick, with 360 squires in his livery (says Barbour), to say nothing of 'joly' knights.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonTo manure made in livery stables a different rule applies and the tenant can remove it.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for livery (1 of 2)
/ (ˈlɪvərɪ) /
the identifying uniform, badge, etc, of a member of a guild or one of the servants of a feudal lord
a uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
an individual or group that wears such a uniform
distinctive dress or outward appearance
the stabling, keeping, or hiring out of horses for money
(as modifier): a livery horse
at livery being kept in a livery stable
legal history an ancient method of conveying freehold land
Origin of livery
1British Dictionary definitions for livery (2 of 2)
/ (ˈlɪvərɪ) /
of or resembling liver
another word for liverish
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