Livery: Difference between revisions

From Advocatespedia
CSV import
CSV import
 
(4 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
n.) The act of delivering possession of lands or tenements.
n.) 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.

Latest revision as of 15:34, 3 June 2024

n.) 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.