English Explanatory Dictionary

miniver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪnɪvə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-miniver.wav /ˈmɪnɪvɚ/

Word forms

miniver minivers meniver menyvere

Etymology

From Old French menu vair (“squirrel, squirrel fur”), from menu (“small”) + vair (“a type of fur”).

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