noun
livery
The boarding and care of horses for payment.
The stable offers livery for horses whose owners travel frequently.
Etymology
Livery originally referred to an allowance or provision delivered to someone. In horse keeping, it came to mean the provision of food, shelter, and care for payment.
More examples
- Monthly livery includes a stall, hay, and daily turnout.
- We pay extra for livery during the winter.
- She compares livery costs before choosing a stable.
Forms
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