liveryman

[ liv-uh-ree-muhn, liv-ree- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural liv·er·y·men.

an owner of or an employee in a livery stable.
British. a freeman of the City of London, entitled to wear the livery of the ancient guild or city district to which he belongs and to vote in the election of Lord Mayor, chamberlain, and other municipal and honorary officers.
Obsolete. a person in livery, especially a servant.

liveryman

/ ˈlɪvərɪmən /

See -man.

First recorded in 1675–85; livery ¹ + -man

He turned the problem over in his mind, and after they came home he went out and had a conversation with the liveryman.

Arriving at the town of Stacey early that afternoon, Bartley arranged with the local liveryman for the dog's keep that night.

As answer to the liveryman's question as to the whereabouts of the smashed rig, he waved a comprehensive hand toward the suburbs.

"Some day the damn fool will bust his head open," said the liveryman, after a ruminative pause.

The liveryman from whom Bob hired his saddle horse proved to be a person of a leisurely and sardonic humour.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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