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Chimere - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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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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