servant out of livery

English

Noun

servant out of livery (plural servants out of livery)

1. (historical) A domestic servant of a higher grade, such as a majordomo or butler.
   • 1837, James Fenimore Cooper, Gleanings in Europe: England:

     In the great houses, servants out of livery help to the different plats, servants in livery holding the dishes, sauces, etc., and changing the plates.