Hello,

I've been asked for a definition of a word, and it is not in the OED or Random House Unabridged dictionary.

The word is "gorevan", and it is used in "A Tinker's Damn" by David Wimberley, c2000 referring to a woman's hair... 'She was plain of face. But she had a gorevan fall of hair.'

The only reference I can find is the name of 'Gorevan' in Iran known for it's carpets. Has anyone heard of this term before and know anything more about it?

Sincerely,
Clare Murphy

Webster's unabridged defines "gorevan" as (1) a certain type of Persian rug and (2) auburn. Perhaps the second meaning arose from the predominant colors of the Persian rug, which Webster's says are shades of terracotta, apricot, and blue.

Gorevan - sounds like slang for "ambulance"!

gorevan: Al's advance party, as recounted to me by a Florida voter.

and there's a fabric called Goretex. Al converted?

and there's a fabric called Goretex. Al converted?

No chance. But at least he'd be able to stay dry in the rain and still breath ...

>But at least he'd be able to stay dry in the rain

But it happens to be someone elses reign