Definition
minivers
noun
- Plural of miniver; a type of fur, traditionally from a squirrel, used in medieval times for trimming garments and robes of nobility and clergy.
Usage: archaic; historical; often used in heraldry and descriptions of medieval dress
Examples
- The king's robe was lined with minivers and gold thread.
- Medieval manuscripts depict nobles wearing cloaks trimmed with minivers.
- Heraldic designs often featured minivers as a symbol of royal status.
- The queen's ceremonial gown was adorned with panels of white minivers.
- In historical reenactments, actors wear costumes trimmed with faux minivers to represent nobility.