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What does guimpe mean?

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Noun
  1. Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming.
  2. 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.
  3. A kind of short chemisette or yoke insert made of lace, embroidery, or the like, worn with a low-necked dress.
  4. A wimple; a wide, stiffly starched cloth that covers the neck and shoulders, as part of the habit of nuns of certain orders.
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The under bodice, which we should call a guimpe, is of white muslin with gold fillets.
Whatever she got for that must be made with a guimpe that could be taken out to make it a little more festive for the ball.
The gathers at the waist are confined by narrow rows of guimpe.
The guimpe of the dress was of a creamy embroidery that dissolved bafflingly into the whiteness of her neck.
It was a princess, and for evening wear the guimpe had only to be removed.
So the guimpe was brought, a lace guimpe with long, lace sleeves, and a high collared neck of lace.

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