minever
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I would crave your acceptance of a pretty mantle of crimson silk lined with minever.
From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.
He saw the fantastically-dressed driver and footman, and the brilliant mass of color surrounded by minever furs, and he knew it was Madame Jacobus, out to defy any other sleigh to approach her.
From A Song of a Single Note A Love Story by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
She rose, having to go out about some shopping; then she reappeared in a bonnet trimmed with velvet, and a black mantle edged with minever.
From Sentimental Education Vol 1 by Flaubert, Gustave
Stood there not behind the pulpit-stairs the sacristy-cabin, and in this was there not a church-library of consequence--no school-boy could have buckled it wholly in his book-strap--lying under the minever cover of pastil dust?
From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul
It was impossible not to be struck by the effective appearance of Lady Monmouth as she received her guests in grand toilet preparatory to the ball; white satin and minever, a brilliant tiara.
From Coningsby by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
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