\Cer"e*vis\ (s[e^]r"[-e]*v[i^]s; G.
ts[e^]r`[~e]*v[=e]s"), n. [G., fr. L. cerevisia, cervisia,
beer.]
A small visorless cap, worn by members of German student
corps. It is made in the corps colors, and usually bears the
insignia of the corps.