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