guimpe: Meaning and Definition of

guimpe

Pronunciation: (gimp, gamp), [key]
— n.
  1. a chemisette or yoke of lace, embroidery, or other material, worn with a dress cut low at the neck.
  2. gimp.
  3. a part of the habit of nuns of certain orders, consisting of a wide, stiffly starched cloth that covers the neck and shoulders.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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