Livery ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Livery ( noun )

1. 1. The act of delivering possession of property, especially by a bailiff or other authorized person.
2. 2. The uniform worn by members of a particular profession or group, such as a police force, fire department, or corporation.
3. 3. A stable for horses and carriages, especially one that rents horses and carriages to the public.

Origin:

Middle english livere, from old french livree, from feminine past participle of livrer to deliver, from latin liberare to set free, from liber free.

Examples:

1. 1. The livery of the keys to the city was a grand ceremony.
2. 2. The livery of the hotel employees was crisp and clean.
3. 3. He kept his horses in a livery stable in the city.
4. 4. The livery of the royal guard was quite impressive.
5. 5. The livery of the taxi company was yellow and black.

(As a verb)

Livery ( verb )

1. 1. The act of delivering possession of property, especially by a bailiff or other authorized person.
2. 2. The uniform worn by members of a particular profession or group, such as a police force, fire department, or corporation.
3. 3. A stable for horses and carriages, especially one that rents horses and carriages to the public.

Origin:

Middle english livere, from old french livree, from feminine past participle of livrer to deliver, from latin liberare to set free, from liber free.

Examples:

1. 1. The livery of the keys to the city was a grand ceremony.
2. 2. The livery of the hotel employees was crisp and clean.
3. 3. He kept his horses in a livery stable in the city.
4. 4. The livery of the royal guard was quite impressive.
5. 5. The livery of the taxi company was yellow and black.