Definition of livery

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Livery (n.) The writ by which possession is obtained.

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Livery :: Livery (n.) Hence, also, the peculiar dress or garb appropriated by any association or body of persons to their own use; as, the livery of the London tradesmen, of a priest, of a charity school, etc.; also, the whole body or company of persons wearing such a garb, and entitled to the privileges of the association; as, the whole livery of London..
Liveried :: Liveried (a.) Wearing a livery. See Livery, 3..
Liverymen :: Liverymen (pl. ) of Liveryma.
Spotted :: Spot (n.) Commodities, as merchandise and cotton, sold for immediate delivery..
Delivery :: Delivery (n.) The act of delivering up or over; surrender; transfer of the body or substance of a thing; distribution; as, the delivery of a fort, of hostages, of a criminal, of goods, of letters..
Redelivery :: Redelivery (n.) Act of delivering back.
Colostrum :: Colostrum (n.) The first milk secreted after delivery; biestings.
Livery :: Livery (n.) The writ by which possession is obtained.
Cephalometer :: Cephalometer (n.) An instrument measuring the dimensions of the head of a fetus during delivery.
Lighter :: Lighter (n.) A large boat or barge, mainly used in unloading or loading vessels which can not reach the wharves at the place of shipment or delivery..
Cranioclast :: Cranioclast (n.) An instrument for crushing the head of a fetus, to facilitate delivery in difficult eases..
Turn :: Turn (v. i.) To bring down the feet of a child in the womb, in order to facilitate delivery..
Payable :: Payable (a.) That may be discharged or settled by delivery of value.
Delivery :: Delivery (n.) The act or manner of delivering a ball; as, the pitcher has a swift delivery..
Liveryman :: Liveryman (n.) A freeman of the city, in London, who, having paid certain fees, is entitled to wear the distinguishing dress or livery of the company to which he belongs, and also to enjoy certain other privileges, as the right of voting in an election for the lord mayor, sheriffs, chamberlain, etc..
Absolution :: Absolution (n.) Delivery, in speech..
Cephalotome :: Cephalotome (n.) An instrument for cutting into the fetal head, to facilitate delivery..
Delivery :: Delivery (n.) The act of delivering from restraint; rescue; release; liberation; as, the delivery of a captive from his dungeon..
Surrenderee :: Surrender (n.) The delivery up of fugitives from justice by one government to another, as by a foreign state. See Extradition..
Board :: Board (n.) To place at board, for compensation; as, to board one's horse at a livery stable..
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