noun
- Plural of guimpe; a short blouse or sleeveless garment worn under a sheer dress or as part of a nun's habit.
Usage: Chiefly historical or in religious contexts; Also spelled 'guimpe' (singular)
Examples
- The museum displayed several guimpes from the Victorian era.
- Nuns wore white guimpes as part of their traditional habit.
- She chose a delicate guimpe to wear beneath her transparent lace dress.
- The historical society's collection included guimpes made of fine linen.
- Guimpes were popular fashion accessories in the 19th century.