[vair] n [ME veir, fr. OF vair, fr. vair, adj., variegated, fr. L varius variegated, various] (14c): the bluish gray and white fur of a squirrel prized for ornamental use in medieval times
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Meaning of VAIR in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012