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Chimere

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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The garment worn by a Bishop, now usually of black satin, but formerly of scarlet. It has lawn sleeves attached to it which properly belong to the rochet, the white vestment worn underneath. The derivation of the name is unknown.

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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Chimere'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​c/chimere.html. 1901.
 
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