vair
/vɛr/
noun
- A type of fur from the squirrel, used historically in medieval Europe for lining and trimming garments, especially in heraldry.
- Medieval merchants traded vair along the Silk Road.
- In heraldry, vair is represented by alternating blue and white bell-shaped patterns.
- The king's robe was trimmed with vair, a sign of his wealth.
- A heraldic fur pattern consisting of alternating rows of blue and white bell-shaped figures.
- The knight's shield was decorated with vair to show his noble lineage.
- She studied the different patterns of vair in heraldry books.
- The coat of arms featured a field of vair with a red lion.