Definition of Guimpe

1. Noun. A piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit.

Group relationships: Nun's Habit
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Cloth, Piece Of Material

2. Noun. A short blouse with sleeves that is worn under a jumper or pinafore dress.
Generic synonyms: Blouse

Definition of Guimpe

1. n. A kind of short chemisette, worn with a low-necked dress.

Definition of Guimpe

1. Noun. Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming. ¹

2. 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. ¹

3. Noun. A kind of short chemisette or yoke insert made of lace, embroidery, or the like, worn with a low-necked dress. ¹

4. Noun. A wimple; a wide, stiffly starched cloth that covers the neck and shoulders, as part of the habit of nuns of certain orders. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Guimpe

1. a short blouse [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Guimpe

guiltlessnesses
guiltlike
guiltridden
guilts
guiltware
guilty
guilty as sin
guilty conscience
guilty pleasure
guilty pleasures
guiltylike
guiltyness
guimbard
guimbards
guimp
guimpe (current term)
guimped
guimpes
guimping
guimps
guinea
guinea-bissau
guinea-fowl
guinea-hen flower
guinea-pig
guinea-worm
guinea corn yaws
guinea flower
guinea fowl
guinea fowls

Literary usage of Guimpe

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Clothing for Women; Selection, Design, Construction: A Practical Manual for by Laura Irene Baldt (1916)
"Fold back one inch on other edge of net; place folded edge to center hack, and proceed as with the other side. Pin linen tape or Prussian binding to guimpe ..."

2. Glossary of Terms and Phrases by Henry Percy Smith (1883)
"[O. Fr. guimpe, the pennon of a ¡ana.] A kind of braiding used in trimming furniture. ... guimpe ..."

3. The Cambrian (1907)
"(If in haste send an additional two- cer.t stamp for letter postage, which Insures more prompt delivery). MISSES' JUMPER WAIST WITH guimpe, ..."

4. Dressmaking: A Manual for Schools and Colleges by Jane Fales (1917)
"As it is possible to cut and make a plain guimpe by following the directions given elsewhere for plain shirtwaists, the discussion here deals with a more ..."

5. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1916)
"WITCH : Full short skirt with panniers, white guimpe, black bodice, ... White muslin cap, black bodice, white guimpe, skirt of brilliant hue, white apron, ..."

6. Costumes and Scenery for Amateurs: A Practical Working Handbook by Constance D'Arcy Mackay (1915)
"Very dark green velvet bodice laced over a white guimpe. Very dark green cloak lined in ... White guimpe. Black cloak lined in scarlet. Black steeple hat. ..."

7. Babyhood: Devoted Exclusively to the Care of Infants and Young Children (1885)
"... and just here the guimpe is fastened with two small red studs. The square is bordered with a little gathered frill of pale-blue mull embroidered in dots ..."

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