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chimere.

The upper robe worn by some bishops of the Anglican communion, usually without sleeves.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

Where this word comes from

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

noun
  1. Obsolete form of chimera.

    alt-of · obsolete
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English chimere.

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