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Uniform but disordered? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

livery

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This clue could be a double definition.

'uniform' is the first definition.
(livery is a type of formal uniform)

'disordered?' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'but' is the link.

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(Other definitions for livery that I've seen before include "Uniform -- suffering from gastric distress" , "Uniform worn by menservants, chauffeurs, etc, often part of a retinue" , "Horse maintenance" , "Distinctive uniform once worn by servants of posh people" , "Uniform worn by male servants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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