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chimere |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chimere \Chi*mere"\, n. [OF. chamarre., F. simarre (cf. It zimarra), fr Sp chamarra zamarra, a coat made of sheepskins, a sheepskin, perh. from Ar samm[=u]r the Scythian weasel or marten, the sable. Cf {Simarre}.] The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached. --Hook.
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