单词 | livery company |
释义 | livery company/ˈlɪvərikʌmpəni![]() noun (In the UK) any of a number of Companies of the City of London descended from the medieval trade guilds. They are now largely social and charitable organizations.During the mid 1800s, many colleges purchased their own barges, often from London livery companies, which they used as club rooms and moored alongside Christ Church meadow....
OriginMid 18th century: so named because of the distinctive costume formerly used for special occasions. |
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