I. ˈli-və-rē, ˈliv-rē noun
( plural -er·ies )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French liveree, livree, literally, delivery, from liverer to deliver, from Latin liberare to free — more at liberate
Date: 14th century
1. archaic : the apportioning of provisions especially to servants : allowance
2.
a. : the distinctive clothing or badge formerly worn by the retainers of a person of rank
b. : a servant's uniform
c. : distinctive dress : garb
d. chiefly British : an identifying design (as on a vehicle) that designates ownership
3. archaic
a. : one's retainers or retinue
b. : the members of a British livery company
4. : the act of delivering legal possession of property
5.
a. : the feeding, stabling, and care of horses for pay
b. : livery stable
c. : a concern offering vehicles (as boats) for rent
II. adjective
Date: 1778
1. : resembling liver
2. : suggesting liver disorder