miniver

Definitions


[ˈmɪnɪvə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- plain white fur used for lining or trimming clothes
(e.g: the doctor's miniver-trimmed hat)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French menu vair ‘little vair’, from menu ‘little’ + vair ‘squirrel fur’ (see vair)




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