Definition of guimpe Guimpe

guimpe

We found 7 definitions of guimpe from 3 different sources.

What does guimpe mean?

Noun Plural: guimpes
guimpe - a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit
		piece of cloth, piece of material a separate part consisting of fabric
guimpe - a short blouse with sleeves that is worn under a jumper or pinafore dress

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guimpe (Noun)
Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming.
guimpe (Noun)
A kind of short, high-necked blouse with sleeves of the late Victorian era , designed to be worn under a low-cut dress, jumper, or pinafore dress.
guimpe (Noun)
A kind of short chemisette or yoke insert made of lace, embroidery, or the like, worn with a low-necked dress.
guimpe (Noun)
A wimple; a wide, stiffly starched cloth that covers the neck and shoulders, as part of the habit of nuns of certain orders.