livery

• Relatif à un uniforme ou à un design distinctif porté par les domestiques, les officiels ou les membres d'une compagnie, ou concernant la garde et l'entretien des chevaux loués.

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.

   Bilieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesbiliousliverish

• Nom aux plusieurs sens : il peut désigner l'uniforme spécial porté par les domestiques ou les chauffeurs ; le transfert juridique de propriété ou de possession ; ou le soin, la nourriture et l'entretien professionnels de chevaux dans une écurie contre paiement.

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.

   Livrée (uniforme de service)

   • 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.

   Synonymesattirecostumeoutfituniform

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.

   Livraison de biens (transfert de propriété)

   • 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.

   Synonymesalienationconveyancedeliverygranttransfer

3. Horse care serviceC1formalbritish

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

   Pension pour chevaux

   • 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.

   Synonymesboardinglivery stablestabling