Guimpe

Quick meaning: Guimpe is a noun meaning Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming.

Meaning

Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming.

More Meanings

1. A kind of short chemisette or yoke insert made of lace, embroidery, or the like, worn with a low-necked dress.
2. A wimple; a wide, stiffly starched cloth that covers the neck and shoulders, as part of the habit of nuns of certain orders.
3. (sewing, textiles) Alternative form of gimp.
4. 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.

Example Sentences

Smocking done in colors on fine white batiste, silk mull, or nainsook makes pretty guimpes and dresses for children and very smart blouses for women.

All the nuns at the convent wore plain blouses and skirts except for Sister Edgar, who had permission from the motherhouse to fit herself out in the old things with the arcane names, the wimple, cincture and guimpe.

Word Forms

• guimpes
• guimping
• guimped

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bobbin, braiding, passementerie, galloon, purl, mitre.

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