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livery (1)

liv·er·y [ lívvəree ] (plural liv·er·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. uniform: an identifying uniform worn by members of a group or trade, especially men and boys who are servants of a household or feudal retainers

2. characteristic appearance: a distinctive coloring, marking, dress, or outward appearance ( literary )

3. professional care of horses: the care, feeding, and stabling of horses for money

4. renting of horses: the business of renting out horses

5. commerce 
Same as  livery stable


6. business that rents vehicles: a company that rents vehicles such as cars, bicycles, or boats

[14th century. < Old French livree "delivery" < Latin liberare "liberate" < liber "free"]

liv·er·ied adjective
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