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guimpe

guimpe

9.9
A starched cloth that covers the shoulders and chest as part of nun's clothes
  • noun
  • /ɡɛmpeɪ/
  • Archaic
: guimpe
  • The starched white guimpe contrasted sharply with the dark fabric of her habit.

Examples

  • The nun carefully adjusted her guimpe before entering the chapel.

  • The nun wore a crisp guimpe under her habit.

  • In medieval times, a guimpe was also worn by laywomen as a sign of modesty.

  • She adjusted her guimpe before entering the chapel.

  • The nun carefully adjusted her guimpe before entering the chapel.

  • The starched white guimpe contrasted sharply with the dark fabric of her habit.

  • In medieval times, a guimpe was also worn by laywomen as a sign of modesty.

Synonyms

neckcloth
vsguimpe
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A decorative piece of cloth tied around the neck, often white and worn at formal events

is a starched cloth covering shoulders and sometimes chest as part of religious dress
amice
vsguimpe
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A white cloth worn around the neck and shoulders by priests during services

is a starched shoulder and chest cover in habitual religious or traditional women's dress

Surface Forms

guimpe singular
guimpes plural

Etymology

Guimpe comes from Old French and is related to the English word wimple, which named a cloth used to cover the 'neck and shoulders'. That's why a guimpe can be a starched white piece that covers the shoulders, neck, and chest as part of a nun's habit or traditional modest dress.