chimere
a loose upper robe, especially of a bishop, to which the lawn sleeves are usually attached.
Origin of chimere
1- Also chim·ar, chim·er [chim-er, shim-]. /ˈtʃɪm ər, ˈʃɪm-/.
Words Nearby chimere
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How to use chimere in a sentence
By a late abuse the sleeves of the rochet were, from motives of convenience, sometimes attached to the chimere.
Thus Archbishop Scrope is described as wearing when on his way to execution a blue chimere with sleeves.
Over a chimere of figured crimson velvet he wore a fine linen rochet.
The chimere is a dress of black satin, with white lawn sleeves.
The Worship of the Church | Jacob A. Regester
British Dictionary definitions for chimere
chimer or chimar (ˈtʃɪmə, ˈʃɪm-)
/ (tʃɪˈmɪə, ʃɪ-) /
Anglican Church a sleeveless red or black gown, part of a bishop's formal dress though not a vestment
Origin of chimere
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