miniver

min·i·ver

M0318400 (mĭn′ə-vər)n. A white or light gray fur used as a trim on medieval robes and on ceremonial robes of state.

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[Middle English meniver, from Old French menu vair, small vair : menu, small; see minuet + vair, vair; see vair.]

miniver

(ˈmɪnɪvə) n (Textiles) white fur, used in ceremonial costumes[C13: from Old French menu vair, from menu small + vair variegated fur, vair]

min•i•ver

(ˈmɪn ə vər)

n. an undetermined fur of white or spotted white and gray used originally in the Middle Ages for linings and trimmings of robes of state. Compare vair. [1250–1300; Middle English meniver < Middle French menu vair small vair; see menu]

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miniver - trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey furpassementerie, trim, trimming - a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt"

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