LIVERY


Meaning of LIVERY in English

liv ‧ e ‧ ry /ˈlɪv ə ri/ BrE AmE noun ( plural liveries )

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: livree 'delivery' , from livrer 'to deliver' , from Latin liberare ; ⇨ ↑ liberate ]

1 . [uncountable and countable] British English the colours and designs used by a company on its property and vehicles

2 . [uncountable and countable] a special uniform worn by servants in past times

3 . [uncountable] the business of keeping and taking care of horses, especially in past times:

a livery stable

⇨ ↑ liveried

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.