guimpe

• Nom désignant un vêtement : soit une étoffe amidonnée couvrant les épaules d'une habit religieux, soit un chemisier à manches courtes porté sous un pull ou une robe sarrau.

A noun referring to a garment, either a starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit or a short-sleeved blouse worn under a jumper or pinafore dress.

1. Nun's garmentC2formal

   A piece of starched cloth that covers the shoulders and neck, worn as part of a nun's habit.

   Guimpe de religieuse

   • The nun adjusted her white guimpe before entering the chapel.
   • The habit included a traditional guimpe made of stiff linen.
   • Her guimpe was immaculately pressed and starched.

2. Women's clothingC2formalbritish

   A short blouse with sleeves, typically worn under a jumper or pinafore dress.

   Guimpe (vêtement féminin)

   • She wore a lace guimpe under her school pinafore.
   • The vintage dress required a matching guimpe for a complete look.
   • A simple cotton guimpe can add elegance to a jumper.