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revers

American  
[ri-veer, -vair] / rɪˈvɪər, -ˈvɛər /

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 British  
/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of revers

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

Example Sentences

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These were our founding fathers, the people everyone revers so much!

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2016

Their jackets favor fingertip lengths, have revers and collars.

From Time Magazine Archive

Albee claimed his first wave in the "sudden death" heat, a 7.5 pt barrel to backside revers for the win.

From Time Magazine Archive

He wears a red waistcoat cut short and fastened with brass buttons, and a loose cloth coat ornamented with embroidered revers.

From The Evolution of Fashion by Gardiner, Florence Mary

Au milieu de leur plus gros revers, Si ils n'ont pas votre bel tunique, Et ils n'ont pas votre bel air!

From A Woman's Experience in the Great War by Mack, Louise

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