Vair

Definitions

1. A type of fur from a squirrel with a grey back and white belly, much used on garments in the Middle Ages.
   countable, uncountable
2. An heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of bell shapes in two colours, (for example in the image, blue and white).
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

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

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