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chimere
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chimere, n. [OF. chamarre., F. simarre (cf. It. zimarra), fr. Sp. chamarra, zamarra, a coat made of sheepskins, a sheepskin, perh. from Ar. sammūr 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]
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