chimere

[ chi-meer, shi- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a loose upper robe, especially of a bishop, to which the lawn sleeves are usually attached.

chimere

/ tʃɪˈmɪə; ʃɪ-; ˈtʃɪmə; ˈʃɪm- /

Anglican Church a sleeveless red or black gown, part of a bishop's formal dress though not a vestment

Origin of chimere¹

1325–75; Middle English chemer, chymere < Anglo-Latin chimēra, special use of chimera

Origin of chimere¹

C14: perhaps from Medieval Latin chimēra (see chimera ) and related to Spanish zamarra sheepskin coat

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.

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[pet-ri-kawr]

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