英语词汇“livery company”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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....

Ancient crafts met modern technology when members of a London livery company visited Clyde Naval Base.
Frequented by stockbrokers, trading and livery companies, insurance schemes (spurred by the fire of 1666) were initiated, ‘bubble’ schemes hatched, and ships' passages announced there.

Origin

Mid 18th century: so named because of the distinctive costume formerly used for special occasions.

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.... Ancient crafts met modern technology when members of a London livery company visited Clyde Naval Base. Frequented by stockbrokers, trading and livery companies, insurance schemes (spurred by the fire of 1666) were initiated, ‘bubble’ schemes hatched, and ships' passages announced there. Origin Mid 18th century: so named because of the distinctive costume formerly used for special occasions.
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