liveryman
Americannoun
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an owner of or an employee in a livery stable.
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British. a freeman of the City of London, entitled to wear the livery of the ancient guild or city district to which he belongs and to vote in the election of Lord Mayor, chamberlain, and other municipal and honorary officers.
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Obsolete. a person in livery, especially a servant.
noun
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a member of a livery company
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a worker in a livery stable
Gender
See -man.
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Origin of liveryman
Example Sentences
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His father was a liveryman and retired soldier.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025
It was Joe Crane, the liveryman, who rushed into the office of the Star with the great news.
From Hempfield A Novel by Grayson, David
He knew a liveryman from whom Argentine ponies could be obtained, and led the way at a brisk canter out the smooth road toward the capital.
From The Key to Yesterday by Buck, Charles Neville
The Crumville liveryman at once notified Ben and the local police, and the boy and an officer accompanied him to Centertown.
From Dave Porter and His Double Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune by Stratemeyer, Edward
Windy, having run low as to coin, wasn't able to pay up Emily's back board, and the liveryman was holding her for the bill.
From From Place to Place by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
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