zamarra
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of zamarra
1835–45; < Spanish < Basque zamar sheepskin
Example Sentences
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This was a man about forty-five, dressed in a zamarra of sheep-skin, with a high-crowned Andalusian hat; his complexion was dark as pepper, and his eyes were full of sullen fire.
From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by George Henry Borrow
Late one afternoon, as I was arranging my scanty baggage, the gipsy Antonio entered my apartment, dressed in his zamarra and high-peaked Andalusian hat.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 5 by Hamilton Wright Mabie
His Royal Highness wore flesh-coloured riding breeches with black stripes, jack-boots, a zamarra or sheep-skin upper garment, and a flat white cap of the make of those used by Scotch shepherds.
From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) by John Augustus O'Shea
He was dressed in a zamarra, with much silver and embroidery, and wore an Andalusian hat, and I soon found that he was master, and that the other was servant.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by George Henry Borrow
Whilst occupied in moralising over the dripping water-spouts, I observed a tall, gentlemanly-looking man, dressed in a zamarra, leaning over the balustrades, and apparently engaged in a similar manner with myself.
From The Life of George Borrow by Clement K. Shorter
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