livery

liv·er·y  (lv-r, lvr)

n. pl. liv·er·ies

1. A distinctive uniform worn by the male servants of a household.

2. The distinctive dress worn by the members of a particular group; uniform: ushers in livery.

3. The costume or insignia worn by the retainers of a feudal lord.

4.

a. The boarding and care of horses for a fee.

b. The hiring out of horses and carriages.

c. A livery stable.

5. A business that offers vehicles, such as automobiles or boats, for hire.

6. Law Official delivery of property, especially land, to a new owner.

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[Middle English liveri, from Old French livree, delivery, from feminine past participle of livrer, to deliver, from Latin lberre, to free, from lber, free; see leudh- in Indo-European roots.]

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livery

Noun

pl -eries

1. the identifying uniform of a servant

2. distinctive dress or outward appearance

3. the stabling, keeping, or hiring out of horses for money [Old French livrée allocation]

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Livery retainers collectively, 1413.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	livery - uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs uniform - clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
	2.	livery - the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another legal transfer, delivery surrender - the delivery of a principal into lawful custody conveyance of title, conveyancing, conveying, conveyance - act of transferring property title from one person to another bailment - the delivery of personal property in trust by the bailor to the bailee
	3.	livery - the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay care, tending, attention, aid - the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
Adj.	1.	livery - suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress liverish, bilious ill, sick - affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function; "ill from the monotony of his suffering"

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livery

noun costume, dress, clothing, suit, uniform, attire, garb, regalia, vestments, raiment (archaic), (poetic)

Translations

livery [ˈlɪvərɪ] n → librea

livery [ˈlɪvərɪ] n → livrée f

livery [ˈlɪvərɪ] n → Livree f

livery [ˈlɪvərɪ] n → livrea