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1. (n.) guimpe
a chemisette or yoke of lace, net, or the like for filling in the neckline of a low-cut dress.
2. guimpe
a short blouse, usu. with sleeves, worn under a jumper or pinafore.
3. guimpe
a wide, stiffly starched cloth covering the neck and shoulders, worn as part of the habit by certain orders of nuns.
Etymology: (1840–50; see gimp1)
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1. (noun) guimpe
a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit
2. (noun) guimpe
a short blouse with sleeves that is worn under a jumper or pinafore dress
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