‖n. [ F., head of hair. ] A hairlike envelope. [ 1913 Webster ]
The nucleus and chevelure of nebulous star. Sir. W. Hershel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. velours, OF. velous, from L. villosus hairy. See Velvet. ] 1. Velvet. [ Obs. ] “A woman's crupper of velure.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A substance resembling velvet. [ PJC ]