MINIVER

miniver

(noun) trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

miniver (countable and uncountable, plural minivers)

A light gray or white fur used to trim the robes of judges or state executives, also used in medieval times.

Source: Wiktionary


Min"i*ver, n. Etym: [See Meniver.]

Definition: A fur esteemed in the Middle Ages as a part of costume. It is uncertain whether it was the fur of one animal only or of different animals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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