revers

Meaning

A lapel of a garment, turned back to show the reverse side.

rever

The upper part of some upper garments (such as a shirt or jacket) that folds back at or near the neck to give the appearance of a collar or lapel. Unlike a collar, the rever is always formed from the same piece of fabric as the rest of the garment's bodice.

Synonyms

tick scar phial

vial laped

Etymology

Borrowed from French revers (“lapel, reverse side”). Doublet of reverse.

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