dɪˈlɪvərɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
the delivering of letters etc. b a
regular distribution of letters etc. (two deliveries a day). c
something delivered. 2 a the process of
childbirth. b an
act of
this. 3
deliverance. 4 a an act of throwing,
esp. of a cricket ball. b the
style of
such an act (a
good delivery). 5 the act of giving or surrendering (delivery of the
town to the enemy). 6 a the uttering of a
speech etc. b the
manner or style of such a delivery (a
measured delivery). 7
Law a the
formal handing
over of
property. b the
transfer of a
deed to a grantee or a
third party. øtake delivery of
receive (something purchased). [ME f. AF delivree fem.
past part. of delivrer (as DELIVER)]