CHIMERES

Noun

chimeres

plural of chimere

Anagrams

• Emriches, schemier

Source: Wiktionary


CHIMERE

Chi*mere", n. Etym: [OF. chamarre., F. simarre (cf. It. zimarra), fr. Sp. chamarra, zamarra, a coat made of sheepskins, a sheepskin, perh. from Ar. sammur the Scythian weasel or marten, the sable. Cf. Simarre.]

Definition: The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached. Hook.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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