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librea

livery

noun lee-BREH-ah Rare

Origin: From Old French livrée, 'clothing delivered to servants', from livrer, 'to deliver'.

Usage Note

Librea refers to the distinctive uniform worn by servants, footmen, or coachmen — historically associated with aristocratic households. It is also used in zoology for the characteristic coloring or markings of an animal's coat. The word is feminine and relatively rare in modern everyday speech.

Examples

"El mayordomo vestía una librea bordada en oro."

Natural Translation

The butler wore a livery embroidered in gold.

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