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- [min-uh-ver]
- /ˈmɪn ə vər/
- /ˈmɪ.nɪ.və(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [min-uh-ver]
- /ˈmɪn ə vər/
Definitions of miniver word
- noun miniver (in the Middle Ages) a fur of white or spotted white and gray used for linings and trimmings. Compare vair (def 1). 1
- noun miniver any white fur, particularly that of the ermine, used especially on robes of state. 1
- noun miniver white fur, used in ceremonial costumes 0
- noun miniver a white fur used for trimming garments, esp. ceremonial robes, as of royalty 0
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Origin of miniver
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English meniver < Middle French menu vair small vair; see menu
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Parts of speech for Miniver
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
miniver popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
miniver usage trend in Literature
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