SIMAR

Etymology

Noun

simar (plural simars)

(now, rare, historical) A woman's loose, long dress or robe; sometimes specifically, an undergarment or chemise. [from 17th c.]

(obsolete) A light covering; a cloak or mantle. [19th c.]

(Christianity) A type of ecclestiastical vestment, similar to a cassock. [from 18th c.]

Anagrams

• Maris, Masri, Misra, Samir, amirs, raims, sirma

Source: Wiktionary


Si*mar", n. Etym: [F. simarre. See Chimere.]

Definition: A woman's long dress or robe; also light covering; a scarf. [Written also cimar, cymar, samare, simare.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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