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Chimere

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The upper robe worn by some bishops of the Anglican communion, usually without sleeves.
  2. 2
    Obsolete form of chimera. alt-of, obsolete

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French chimarre, from Spanish zamarra. Cognate with French chamarre, simarre, Italian zimarra, of same origin. Doublet of simar, sable, and zimarra.

Etymology 2

From Middle English chimere.

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