guimpes (neckwear)

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Scope note
Neckwear that resembles a short chemisette, meant to cover a woman's neck and chest. Often white, and made in a variety of fabrics. For headwear that envelops the head, chin, sides of the face, and neck, and retained as headwear by nuns, use 'wimples'.
guimpes
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024