guimpe

guimpe  (gmp, gmp)

n.

1. A blouse worn under a jumper.

2. A yoke insert for a low-necked dress.

3. A starched cloth covering the neck and shoulders as part of a nun's habit.

4. See gimp¹.

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[French, from Old French guimple, from Old High German wimpal; see weip- in Indo-European roots.]

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guimpe [gɪmp gæmp]

n

1. (Clothing & Fashion) a short blouse with sleeves worn under a pinafore dress

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a fill-in for a low-cut dress

3. (Clothing & Fashion) a piece of starched cloth covering the chest and shoulders of a nun's habit

4. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a variant spelling of gimp

[variant of gimp]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	guimpe - a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit nun's habit - a long loose habit worn by nuns in a convent piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric
	2.	guimpe - a short blouse with sleeves that is worn under a jumper or pinafore dress blouse - a top worn by women