Crossword clues for miniver
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Miniver \Min"i*ver\, n. [See Meniver.] A fur esteemed in the Middle Ages as a part of costume. It is uncertain whether it was the fur of one animal only or of different animals.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
n. A light gray or white fur used to trim the robes of judges or state executives, also used in medieval times.
WordNet
n. trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light gray fur
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 ermine fur in that it does not include the distinctive black tails of the animals. From a red squirrel, which has a greyish-white winter coat with a white underside, miniver gros is the whole fur, including the grey, and miniver pure retains only the white part.
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.