servant out of livery en · NOUN
Meanings
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(historical) A domestic servant of a higher grade, such as a majordomo or butler.
In the great houses, servants out of livery help to the different plats, servants in livery holding the dishes, sauces, etc., and changing the plates.
1837, James Fenimore Cooper, Gleanings in Europe: England:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| servants out of livery | Number=Plur | lexicographic |