English Explanatory Dictionary

chimere

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The upper robe worn by some bishops of the Anglican communion, usually without sleeves.
noun
  1. Obsolete form of chimera.

Word forms

chimere chimeres

Etymology

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

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