chimere

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chimere - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
     [1913 Webster]