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livery

/ˈlɪv.ər.i/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈlɪv.ər.i/C1formalbritish
  • ruОтносящийся к специальной униформе или дизайну, которые носят слуги, официальные лица или члены компании; также используется для описания содержания лошадей для найма.

Relating to the special uniform or design worn by servants, officials, or members of a company; also used to describe the keeping of horses for hire.

  1. Suffering from liver disorder or gastric distressC1formalmedical

    Exhibiting symptoms or appearance typical of a liver complaint or stomach upset, such as a pale or greenish complexion and nausea.

    ruСтрадающий расстройством печени или желудка

    • He felt quite livery after the heavy meal and had to lie down.
    • Her livery complexion worried the doctor.
    • The patient's livery discomfort indicated a possible gallbladder issue.
    • Rich foods always leave me feeling livery afterward.

    Synonymsbiliousliverish

Forms
  • more livery comparative form
  • most livery superlative form

noun

/ˈlɪv.ər.i/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать специальную униформу, которую носят слуги или шоферы; юридическую передачу собственности или владения; или профессиональный уход, кормление и содержание лошадей в конюшне за плату.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a special uniform worn by servants or chauffeurs; the legal transfer of property or possession; or the professional care, feeding, and stabling of horses for a fee.

  1. Servant's uniformB2formalbritish

    A special uniform worn by servants, chauffeurs, or staff in a household or company.

    ruЛиврея

    • The chauffeur wore a smart grey livery.
    • The butler's livery was embroidered with the family crest.
    • All the hotel staff were dressed in matching livery.

    Synonymsattirecostumeoutfituniform

  2. Legal transfer of propertyC2formalbritish

    The formal act of transferring ownership or possession of something, such as property or title, from one person to another.

    ruПередача права собственности

    • The livery of the estate was completed at the solicitor's office.
    • Livery of seisin was an old legal ceremony for transferring land.
    • The document confirmed the livery of the title to the new owner.

    Synonymsalienationconveyancedeliverygranttransfer

  3. Horse care serviceC1formalbritish

    The business of keeping, feeding, and stabling horses for payment.

    ruКонюшенное обслуживание

    • He kept his horse at a livery stable near the park.
    • The livery included daily feeding and cleaning of the stalls.
    • She paid a monthly fee for the livery of her two horses.

    Synonymsboardinglivery stablestabling

Forms
  • liveries plural form
  • liveries' possessive plural form
  • livery's possessive singular form