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revers

noun
re·​vers | \ ri-ˈvir How to pronounce revers (audio) , -ˈver\
plural revers\ ri-​ˈvirz How to pronounce revers (audio) , -​ˈverz \

Definition of revers

: a lapel especially on a woman's garment

First Known Use of revers

1831, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for revers

French, literally, reverse, from Middle French, from revers, adjective

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