ˈvelvɪt n. & adj. --n. 1 a closely
woven fabric of
silk,
cotton,
etc.,
with a
thick short pile on
one side. 2
the furry skin on a deer's growing
antler. 3
anything smooth and soft like velvet. --adj.
of, like, or soft as velvet. øon velvet in an advantageous or
prosperous position. velvet
glove outward gentleness,
esp. cloaking firmness or
strength (cf.
iron hand). øøvelveted adj. velvety adj. [ME f. OF veluotte f. velu velvety f. med.L villutus f. L
villus tuft, down]