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revers

noun
re·vers | \ri-ˈvir, -ˈver\
plural revers\ri-ˈvirz, -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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The first known use of revers was in 1831

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