Etymology:
Meaning:
Vair is a type of heraldic fur that depicts alternating rows of blue and white (or silver) squirrel skins, sewn together and used to line garments or create heraldic charges.
Origin:
The origin of vair is traced back to the 13th century, when it became a popular fur for lining the robes of royalty and nobility in Europe. The alternating rows of blue and white were believed to represent the sky and the sea, or summer and winter.
Vair was particularly associated with Russia, where it was known as "belka" (squirrel) and was used to make the luxurious fur-lined coats worn by the Russian elite.
In heraldry, vair became a standard charge and was often used to denote authority, nobility, or wealth. It is still used in heraldic designs today, both in Europe and beyond.
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