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| liv·er·y [ lívvəree ] (plural liv·er·ies) |
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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
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2. characteristic appearance: a distinctive coloring, marking, dress, or outward appearance
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3. professional care of horses: the care, feeding, and stabling of horses for money
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4. renting of horses: the business of renting out horses
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5. commerce
Same as livery stable
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6. business that rents vehicles: a company that rents vehicles such as cars, bicycles, or boats
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| [14th century. < Old French livree "delivery" < Latin liberare "liberate" < liber "free"] |
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  liv·er·ied adjective |
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