What does "rever" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "rever"?

Common synonyms include: revere.

Rever

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Noun

1
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.
"It is a good plan to baste around close to the edge, until the rever is either pressed or stitched, especially if the latter is to be the trimming."

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"It is a good plan to baste around close to the edge, until the rever is either pressed or stitched, especially if the latter is to be the trimming."

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