LIVRAISON

Etymology

Noun

livraison (plural livraisons)

A part of a serial issued from time to time

Source: Wiktionary


Li`vrai`son", n. Etym: [F., fr. L. liberatio a setting free, in LL., a delivering up. See Liberation.]

Definition: A part of a book or literary composition printed and delivered by itself; a number; a part.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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