The feeding, stabling, and care of horses for compensation;
boarding; as, to keep one’s horses at livery.

The keeping of horses in readiness to be hired temporarily
for riding or driving; the state of being so kept.

The uniform clothing issued by feudal superiors to their
retainers and serving as a badge when in military service.

Hence, any characteristic dress or outward appearance.

The peculiar dress by which the servants of a nobleman or
gentleman are distinguished; as, a claret-colored livery.

That which is delivered out statedly or formally, as
clothing, food, etc.

The writ by which possession is obtained.

The act of delivering possession of lands or tenements.

Release from wardship; deliverance.

Hence, also, the peculiar dress or garb appropriated by any
association or body of persons to their own use; as, the livery of the
London tradesmen, of a priest, of a charity school, etc.; also, the
whole body or company of persons wearing such a garb, and entitled to
the privileges of the association; as, the whole livery of London.