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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1681-1682
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(Livery-,) Liverayman, Lifra-man, n. [Eng. liveryman (1682).] a. Appar., a liveried retainer. b. A freeman of the City of London who is entitled to wear the ‘livery’ of the company to which he belongs. — 1681 Thanes of Cawdor 354.
The lifra boyes suits, … your honors lifra mans suit 1682 Lauder Observes 70.
The wholle liveraymen of the 29 free incorporations of London met to chuse ther shireffs
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