1. A piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit
   "The nun adjusted her guimpe before leaving the convent"
    
2. A short blouse with sleeves that is worn under a jumper or pinafore dress
   "She wore a white guimpe under her navy blue jumper"

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Derived forms: guimpes

Type of: blouse, piece of cloth, piece of material

Part of: nun's habit

Encyclopedia: Guimpe