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Webster 1913 Edition


Liveryman

Liv′er-y-man

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Liverymen
.
1.
One who wears a livery, as a servant.
2.
A freeman of the city, in London, who, having paid certain fees, is entitled to wear the distinguishing dress or livery of the company, guild, or district to which he belongs, and also to enjoy certain other privileges, as the right of voting in an election for the lord mayor, sheriffs, chamberlain, etc.
3.
One who keeps a livery stable.

Webster 1828 Edition


Liveryman

LIV'ERYMAN

, n.
1.
One who wears a livery; as a servant.
2.
In London, a freeman of the city, of some distinction. the liverymen are chosen from among the freemen of each company, and from their number are elected the common council, sheriff and other superior officers of the city. They alone have the right of voting for members of parliament.

Definition 2024


liveryman

liveryman

English

Noun

liveryman (plural liverymen)

  1. Someone who works in a livery stable.
  2. Someone who wears livery in the course of their employment.