Sprouts vary in texture and taste. Some are spicy (radish and onion sprouts), some are hardy and are often used in oriental food (mung bean), others are more delicate (alfalfa) and are used in salads and sandwiches to add texture and moistness.
â¢ LIVERY (noun). The noun LIVERY has 3 senses: 1. uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs. 2. the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another. 3. the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay. Familiarity information: LIVERY used as a noun is uncommon.
Meaning application to a court for justice, lawsuit is first recorded early 15c. Meaning set of clothes to be worn together is attested from early 15c., from notion of the livery or uniform of court attendants. As a derisive term for businessman, it dates from 1979. Meaning set of playing cards bearing the same symbol is first attested 1520s, also from the notion of livery. Hence, to follow suit (1670s), which is from card playing.