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Definition or meaning of the English word Livery
That which is delivered out statedly or formally; as clothing; food; etc. (n.). A low grade of wool. (n.). The keeping of horses in readiness to be hired temporarily for riding or driving; the state of being so kept. (n.). The feeding; stabling; and care of horses for compensation; boarding; as; to keep one's horses at livery. (n.). An allowance of food statedly given out; a ration; as to a family; to servants; to horses; etc. (n.). Hence; any characteristic dress or outward appearance. (n.). Hence; also; the peculiar dress or garb appropriated by any association or body of persons to their own use; as; the livery of the London tradesmen; of a priest; of a charity school; etc.; also; the whole body or company of persons wearing such a garb; an (n.). To clothe in; or as in; livery. (v. t.). The uniform clothing issued by feudal superiors to their retainers and serving as a badge when in military service. (n.). Release from wardship; deliverance. (n.). The writ by which possession is obtained. (n.). The peculiar dress by which the servants of a nobleman or gentleman are distinguished; as; a claret-colored livery. (n.). The act of delivering possession of lands or tenements. (n.). |
