Definition

A man who works in or owns a stable that provides horses and carriages for hire, or a member of a guild in London who has the right to wear the company's uniform.

Example

The liveryman took great pride in his stable and the horses he cared for.

Conversation

Have you ever met a liveryman in the City of London?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They are usually involved with maintaining stables or renting out vehicles.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there was so much to it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Liveryman → It is formed from "livery" (from Old French *livrée*, meaning delivered or given) and "-man" (meaning a person). A liveryman is a person who is part of a guild or company that has been given a specific uniform or insignia, indicating their membership and status.

Memory Tip

Think of 'livery' as something that is 'given' or 'delivered' to a person ('man') — a liveryman is someone who wears a uniform that signifies their membership.

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