livery

1. n. The act of delivering possession of lands or tenements. Source: opted

2. n. The writ by which possession is obtained. Source: opted

3. n. Release from wardship; deliverance. Source: opted

4. n. That which is delivered out statedly or formally, as clothing, food, etc. Source: opted

5. n. The uniform clothing issued by feudal superiors to their retainers and serving as a badge when in military service. Source: opted

6. n. The peculiar dress by which the servants of a nobleman or gentleman are distinguished; as, a claret-colored livery. Source: opted

7. 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. Source: opted

8. n. Hence, any characteristic dress or outward appearance. Source: opted

9. n. An allowance of food statedly given out; a ration, as to a family, to servants, to horses, etc. Source: opted

10. n. The feeding, stabling, and care of horses for compensation; boarding; as, to keep one's horses at livery. Source: opted

11. n. The keeping of horses in readiness to be hired temporarily for riding or driving; the state of being so kept. Source: opted

12. n. A low grade of wool. Source: opted

13. v. t. To clothe in, or as in, livery. Source: opted

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