Associations to the word «Miniver»

Wiktionary

MINIVER, noun. A light gray or white fur used to trim the robes of judges or state executives, also used in medieval times.

Dictionary definition

MINIVER, noun. Trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.