'Chimere' definitions:
Definition of 'Chimere'
From: GCIDE
- Chimere \Chi*mere"\, n. [OF. chamarre., F. simarre (cf. It. zimarra), fr. Sp. chamarra, zamarra, a coat made of sheepskins, a sheepskin, perh. from Ar. samm[=u]r the Scythian weasel or marten, the sable. Cf. Simarre.] The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached. --Hook. [1913 Webster]