revers

[ ri-veer, -vair ]

/ rɪˈvɪər, -ˈvɛər /

noun, plural re·vers [ri-veerz, -vairz] /rɪˈvirz, -ˈvɛərz/.

a part of a garment turned back to show the lining or facing, as a lapel.

a trimming simulating such a part.

the facing used.

Nearby words

Also revere.

Origin of revers

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

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Examples from the Web for revers

The revers de la médaille was the toiling up the long slope in the intense cold.
The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912|Lillie DeHegermann-Lindencrone
Revers: Le gnral ennemi, la tte de son arme, prsente son pe au gnral Gates, la tte de l'arme amricaine.
The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876|J. F. Loubat, LL.D.
She threw open the revers of her coat, and sank back in her seat as if physically tired.
The Ordeal of Elizabeth|Elizabeth Von Arnim
He was dressed in a blue broadcloth coat with flaps and revers of same, trimmed with large beautiful buttons.
Comic History of the United States|Bill Nye

The French, truer to their origin, still call them the "revers."
Notes and Queries, Number 76, April 12, 1851|Various

British Dictionary definitions for revers

revers

/ (rɪˈvɪə) /

noun plural -vers (-ˈvɪəz)

(usually plural) the turned-back lining of part of a garment, esp of a lapel or cuff

Word Origin for revers

C19: from French, literally: reverse

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