ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Vair

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈvɛə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Vair is a noun meaning A type of fur from a squirrel with a grey back and white belly, much used on garments in the Middle Ages.

Meaning

A type of fur from a squirrel with a grey back and white belly, much used on garments in the Middle Ages.

More Meanings

  1. (heraldry) An heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of bell shapes in two colours, (for example in the image, blue and white).

Example Sentences

Bran wore grey breeches and white doublet, his sleeves and collar trimmed with vair.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include countervair, sable, vail, furring, vareuse, birrus.

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