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revers

American

[ri-veer, -vair] / rɪˈvɪər, -ˈvɛər /

noun

plural

revers

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.

revers British

/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

(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

Example Sentences

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