miniver
or min·e·ver
(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.
Origin of miniver
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How to use miniver in a sentence
The gown is of a reddish murrey colour, with ermine or miniver lining to skirt and sleeves, the under sleeves being blue.
Chaucer for Children | Mrs. H. R. HaweisHenry ordered for her 1600 powderings 19 from his own store—that is, the little black tails which turn miniver into ermine.
Mary Tudor, Queen of France | Mary Croom Brownminiver cursed the commonplace,And eyed a khaki suit with loathing; He missed the mediæval graceOf iron clothing.
The Book of Humorous Verse | Variousminiver loved the days of oldWhen swords were bright and steeds were prancing; The vision of a warrior boldWould set him dancing.
The Book of Humorous Verse | Various"Could not they fetch a few ermine and miniver skins while they are at it," suggested Priscilla.
Standish of Standish | Jane G. Austin
British Dictionary definitions for miniver
/ (ˈmɪnɪvə) /
white fur, used in ceremonial costumes
Origin of miniver
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