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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

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Etymology

Origin of revers

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

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