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Definition of Guimpe
1. Noun. A piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit.
2. Noun. A short blouse with sleeves that is worn under a jumper or pinafore dress.
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
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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