minever

[ min-uh-ver ]

/ ˈmɪn ə vər /

miniver.

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miniver

[ min-uh-ver ]

/ ˈmɪn ə vər /

(in the Middle Ages) a fur of white or spotted white and gray used for linings and trimmings. Compare vair(def 1).

any white fur, particularly that of the ermine, used especially on robes of state.

1250–1300; Middle English meniver < Middle French menu vair small vair; see menu

Well, my worthy dealer in minever, what do you say now to the Lorraine jokes?

Catherine de' Medici |Honore de Balzac
Ermine, minever and other animals of that tribe supplied the best hair for the brushes required for very minute work.

Illuminated Manuscripts in Classical and Mediaeval Times |J. Henry Middleton
I would crave your acceptance of a pretty mantle of crimson silk lined with minever.

Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) |John P. Kennedy
Scarlet and green were particularly reserved for the order of knighthood, as well as ermine, minever, and some other furs.

The History of Chivalry |G. P. R. James

But in a plain frock of dark satin trimmed with minever bands, she looked exceedingly noble and lovely.

Remember the Alamo |Amelia E. Barr

miniver

/ (ˈmɪnɪvə) /

white fur, used in ceremonial costumes

C13: from Old French menu vair, from menu small + vair variegated fur, vair