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  • 1. wimple
  • Wimple in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. wimple
  • Wimple in a sentence
Synonyms
Etymology

1. wimple

noun. headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women.

Synonyms

  • headgear

Etymology

  • wimpel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wimplen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Sentences with wimple


1. Noun, singular or mass
The exact measurement depends on how long the cape portion of the wimple is expected to fall.

2. Noun, plural
Though there are many different styles based on different religious orders, the simple black habit with white wimple are the most recognized.

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