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chimere
[ chi-meer, shi- ]
noun
- a loose upper robe, especially of a bishop, to which the lawn sleeves are usually attached.
chimere
/ ˈtʃɪmə; ˈʃɪm-; tʃɪˈmɪə; ʃɪ- /
noun
- Anglican Church a sleeveless red or black gown, part of a bishop's formal dress though not a vestment
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chimere1
C14: perhaps from Medieval Latin chimēra (see chimera ) and related to Spanish zamarra sheepskin coat
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Example Sentences
By a late abuse the sleeves of the rochet were, from motives of convenience, sometimes attached to the chimere.
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Thus Archbishop Scrope is described as wearing when on his way to execution a blue chimere with sleeves.
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Over a chimere of figured crimson velvet he wore a fine linen rochet.
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The chimere is a dress of black satin, with white lawn sleeves.
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