Chi-mēre', n.

(shī-mēr'), n. [O. Fr. chamarre, N. Fr. cimarre, simarre, It. zimarra, Sp. chamarra, zamarra, from Sp. zamarro, a shepherd's coat made of sheep-skins, a sheep-skin, from Ar. sammar, the Scythian weasel or marten, the sable.] The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached. Hook.