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Type of white fur
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miniver
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
For the fictional character, see Mrs. Miniver Miniver is an unspotted white fur derived from the winter coat of the ermine , or, originally, from the winter coat of the red squirrel ; frequently used in the robes of peers . Miniver differs from ordinary ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
fur lining and trimming in a garment, c.1300, from Old French menu vair "minor fur;" see menu + vair .
Usage examples of miniver.
Edged with miniver, her layered gown of lavender samite was richly netted in gold braid and seed-pearls, the full sarsenet sleeves foaming with delicate white lace.
He was richly dressed, however, in a heavy scarlet cappa lined in miniver in spite of the heat, and a curious four-sided board with a gold tassel atop his thick locks.
We believe in what we want the truth to be, ignoring the evidence that would raise doubts, deceiving ourselves, and Dieter Klaus desperately wanted the truth to be that I was a bona fide arms dealer and could provide him with a Miniver NK-9 nuclear warhead.