Plural of chimere; multiple loose sleeveless robes or ecclesiastical vestments.
Plural form of 'chimere,' the medieval and ecclesiastical vestment worn by clergy and bishops.
A cathedral's sacristy would have dozens of chimeres in different colors and fabrics—each priest or bishop had their own set for different church seasons, and the quality of the embroidery showed everyone's ecclesiastical rank.
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