Definition of livery

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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..

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Colostrum :: Colostrum (n.) The first milk secreted after delivery; biestings.
Liverymen :: Liverymen (pl. ) of Liveryma.
Redelivery :: Redelivery (n.) A second or new delivery or liberation.
Delivery :: Delivery (n.) The act of delivering from restraint; rescue; release; liberation; as, the delivery of a captive from his dungeon..
Delivery :: Delivery (n.) The act of giving birth; parturition; the expulsion or extraction of a fetus and its membranes.
Oversell :: Oversell (v. t.) To sell beyond means of delivery.
Buttons :: Buttons (n.) A boy servant, or page, -- in allusion to the buttons on his livery..
Delivery :: Delivery (n.) The act of exerting one's strength or limbs.
Resolute :: Resolute (n.) Redelivery; repayment.
Cranioclasm :: Cranioclasm (n.) The crushing of a child's head, as with the cranioclast or craniotomy forceps in cases of very difficult delivery..
Footman :: Footman (n.) A moth of the family Lithosidae; -- so called from its livery-like colors.
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..
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..
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution..
Craniotomy :: Craniotomy (n.) The operation of opening the fetal head, in order to effect delivery..
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) A premium paid for an extension of the time of delivery or payment, or for the right to vary a stock contract in any particular..
Nondelivery :: Nondelivery (n.) A neglect or failure of delivery; omission of delivery.
Bachelor :: Bachelor (n.) In the companies of London tradesmen, one not yet admitted to wear the livery; a junior member..
Footboy :: Footboy (n.) A page; an attendant in livery; a lackey.
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..
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