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chimere en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

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chimere en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English chimere.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete form of chimera.
    alt of chimera

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