liveryman
Americannoun
plural
liverymen-
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.
Etymology
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
“Theery!” exclaimed the liveryman, his pale eyes alight.
From The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
They's one thing ag'in' yeh," Troutt, the liveryman, remarked to Hartley: "we've jest been worked for one o' the goldingedest schemes you ever see!
From Other Main-Travelled Roads by Garland, Hamlin
After a pause the old liveryman asked with a broad smile,—"Why don't you go in for the heiress, Jim?"
From Clark's Field by Herrick, Robert
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