The act of delivering possession of lands or tenements.
The writ by which possession is obtained.
Release from wardship; deliverance.
That which is delivered out statedly or formally, as clothing, food, etc.
The uniform clothing issued by feudal superiors to their retainers and serving as a badge when in military service.
The peculiar dress by which the servants of a nobleman or gentleman are distinguished; as, a claret-colored livery.
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.
Hence, any characteristic dress or outward appearance.
An allowance of food statedly given out; a ration, as to a family, to servants, to horses, etc.
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.
A low grade of wool.
To clothe in, or as in, livery.
of Pallium
A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment.
A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall.
The mantle of a bivalve. See Mantle.
The mantle of a bird.
A woolen twilled stuff, much used as material for clothing for both sexes.
A large wax candle used in the ceremonies of various churches.