noun Download 🔗Share Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming. Examples : "The seamstress carefully stitched a delicate guimpe of gold thread along the edge of the silk scarf. " material wear style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "My grandmother told me she used to wear a white guimpe under her school uniform's low-cut jumper to stay warm in the winter. " wear style appearance history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of short chemisette or yoke insert made of lace, embroidery, or the like, worn with a low-necked dress. Examples : "She wore a delicate lace guimpe under her summer dress to make it appropriate for church. " wear material style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wimple; a wide, stiffly starched cloth that covers the neck and shoulders, as part of the habit of nuns of certain orders. Examples : "The historical reenactment group wore guimpes, as part of their costumes representing medieval nuns. " religion wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading