noun
- Plural of chimer; loose sleeveless robes or vestments worn by clergy over the cassock, especially in the Church of England.
Usage: ecclesiastical; chiefly British
Examples
- The bishop wore his chimers during the formal service.
- Chimers are traditional vestments in Anglican churches.
- The white chimers draped over the clergy's shoulders added to the ceremonial dignity.
- She studied the history of chimers in ecclesiastical dress.