REVERS

revers, revere

(noun) a lapel on a woman’s garment; turned back to show the reverse side

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

revers (plural revers)

A lapel of a garment, turned back to show the reverse side.

Anagrams

• server, verser

Source: Wiktionary


Re*vers", n.sing & pl. [F. See Reverse, n.] (Dressmaking, Tailoring, etc.)

Definition: A part turned or folded back so as to show the inside, or a piece put on in imitation of such a part, as the lapel of a coat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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