Livery (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural liv·er·ies.
  1. a distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided by someone of rank or title for his retainers, as in time of war.
  2. a uniform worn by servants.
  3. distinctive attire worn by an official, a member of a company or guild, etc.
  4. a guild or company of the City of London entitled to wear such livery.
  5. characteristic dress, garb, or outward appearance: the green livery of summer.
  6. the care, feeding, stabling, etc., of horses for pay.
  7. livery stable.
  8. a company that rents out automobiles, boats, etc.
  9. an ancient method of conveying a freehold by formal delivery of possession.
adjective
  1. liverish.
noun plural -eries
  1. the identifying uniform, badge, etc, of a member of a guild or one of the servants of a feudal lord
  2. a uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
  3. an individual or group that wears such a uniform
  4. distinctive dress or outward appearance
    • the stabling, keeping, or hiring out of horses for money
    • (as modifier)
  6. being kept in a livery stable
  7. an ancient method of conveying freehold land
adjective
  1. of or resembling liver
  2. another word for liverish
Livery (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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