liveryman

American  

[liv-uh-ree-muhn, liv-ree-] / ˈlɪv ə ri mən, ˈlɪv ri- /

noun

plural

liverymen

1. an owner of or an employee in a livery stable.

2. 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.

3. Obsolete. a person in livery, especially a servant.

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liveryman British  

/ ˈlɪvərɪmən /

noun

1. a member of a livery company

2. a worker in a livery stable

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Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of liveryman

First recorded in 1675–85; livery ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

His father was a liveryman and retired soldier.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

"Confound 'em! and I've got to take the outside of the turn," muttered the liveryman.

From The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island or, The Old Lumberman's Treasure Box by Stratemeyer, Edward

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

Have you formed an opinion as to whether or not Dr. Cronin was taken to the Carlson cottage by the horse and buggy engaged by Daniel Coughlin from Dinan, the liveryman?

From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.

On the 26th of January 1688 he was admitted a liveryman of the city of London, having claimed his freedom by birth.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various