revers

[ri-veer, -vair]

noun

plural

revers 

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

2. a trimming simulating such a part.

3. the facing used.

revers

/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of revers¹

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

Word History and Origins

Origin of revers¹

C19: from French, literally: _reverse