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- [liv-uh-ree, liv-ree]
- /ˈlɪv ə ri, ˈlɪv ri/
- /ˈlɪv.ər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [liv-uh-ree, liv-ree]
- /ˈlɪv ə ri, ˈlɪv ri/
Definitions of livery word
- noun plural livery a distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided by someone of rank or title for his retainers, as in time of war. 1
- noun plural livery a uniform worn by servants. 1
- noun plural livery distinctive attire worn by an official, a member of a company or guild, etc. 1
- noun plural livery Also called livery company. British. a guild or company of the City of London entitled to wear such livery. 1
- noun plural livery characteristic dress, garb, or outward appearance: the green livery of summer. 1
- noun plural livery the care, feeding, stabling, etc., of horses for pay. 1
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Origin of livery
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English livere < Anglo-French, equivalent to Old French livree allowance (of food, clothing, etc.), noun use of feminine past participle of livrer to give over < Latin līberāre; see liberate
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Parts of speech for Livery
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
livery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
livery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for livery
verb livery
- drape — to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery.
- dress up — of or for a dress or dresses.
- swaddle — to bind (an infant, especially a newborn infant) with long, narrow strips of cloth to prevent free movement; wrap tightly with clothes.
- swathe — to wrap, bind, or swaddle with bands of some material; wrap up closely or fully.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
noun livery
Antonyms for livery
verb livery
- uncover — to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
- disrobe — Take off one's clothes.
- reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- unclothe — to strip of clothes.
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