MINIVER


Meaning of MINIVER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' mi-n ə -v ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English meniver, from Anglo-French menever, from menu small + ver, vair vair

Date: 13th century

: a white fur worn orig. by medieval nobles and used chiefly for robes of state

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