guimpe

‖n. [ F. See 2d Gimp. ] 1. A kind of short blouse or chemisette, worn under a low-necked dress such as a jumper or pinafore. [ wns=2 ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit. [ wns=1 ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]