revers
Americannoun
plural
revers-
a part of a garment turned back to show the lining or facing, as a lapel.
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a trimming simulating such a part.
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the facing used.
noun
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
I have made up my mind to these revers; no future minister can hurt me, for none will I ever trust.
From George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life by Roscoe, E. S.
The Earl of Warwick wore a French Court costume, the coat of ruby velvet profusely trimmed with gold lace, white cloth cuffs, and revers.
From The Evolution of Fashion by Gardiner, Florence Mary
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