Liveryman: meaning, definitions and examples
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liveryman
[ ˈlɪvəriˌmæn ]
trade member
A liveryman is a member of a livery company in the City of London. These companies originated in the medieval period and were established to regulate their respective trades and protect the interests of their members. Today, liverymen are often involved in charitable activities and serve as a form of social networking among professionals in various fields.
Synonyms
company member, guild member, trade member.
Examples of usage
- The liveryman proudly wore his company’s insignia during the annual parade.
- As a liveryman of the Fishmongers' Company, he attended numerous events throughout the year.
- Liverymen often contribute to the community through various charitable initiatives.
Translations
Translations of the word "liveryman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 membro da guilda
🇮🇳 गिल्ड के सदस्य
🇩🇪 Zunftmitglied
🇮🇩 anggota serikat
🇺🇦 член гільдії
🇵🇱 członek cechu
🇯🇵 ギルドのメンバー
🇫🇷 membre de la guilde
🇪🇸 miembro de la guilda
🇹🇷 esnaf üyesi
🇰🇷 길드 회원
🇸🇦 عضو نقابة
🇨🇿 člen cechu
🇸🇰 člen cechu
🇨🇳 公会会员
🇸🇮 član ceha
🇮🇸 félagi gildunnar
🇰🇿 цех мүшесі
🇬🇪 გილდიის წევრი
🇦🇿 gildiya üzvü
🇲🇽 miembro del gremio
Etymology
The term 'liveryman' dates back to the 14th century, emerging from the Old French word 'livrè,' which means 'delivered' or 'given.' This referred to the practice of a guild or livery company providing its members with a livery or uniform. Livery companies in London began forming as trade organizations, designed to protect their trades, control competition, and ensure standards. Members would wear specific clothing to denote their affiliation, and those who had served their apprenticeship and were full members were known as liverymen. As the centuries progressed, the role of livery companies evolved from their original trade regulation functions to a focus on charitable work and community service, while the term 'liveryman' has remained a significant title within this context.