Wimple Definition

A cloth head covering, traditionally worn by women, that frames the face and covers the neck and chin; especially associated with medieval dress.

A historical garment term, now chiefly encountered in literary, religious, or costume-history contexts.

Wimple is a noun.

Wimple has low GRE relevance.

Wimple Synonyms

head covering , headdress , veil

How To Use Wimple In A Sentence

  1. The nun adjusted her white wimple before entering the chapel.
  2. In the portrait, the woman wears a stiff wimple that conceals her neck and chin.
  3. The historical drama recreated the elaborate wimples worn by medieval noblewomen.
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