wim
ple
Plural
wimples
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a medieval garment worn primarily by women, consisting of a cloth covering the head, neck, and sometimes the chin, often worn beneath a veil or hood
- The medieval nun wore a white wimple as part of her habit.
- Her wimple framed her face elegantly, accentuating her features.
- The wimple was secured under her chin with a simple clasp.
- A wimple was a common head covering for women in the Middle Ages.
- The nun's wimple was made of soft linen fabric for comfort.