chimere Meaning, Definition & Usage

Chi*mere" noun
Etymology
OF. chamarre., F. simarre (cf. It. zimarra), fr. Sp. chamarra, zamarra, a coat made of sheepskins, a sheepskin, perh. from Ar. sammur the Scythian weasel or marten, the sable. Cf. Simarre.
Definitions
  1. The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached. Hook.

Webster 1913