Definition of guimpes:
(n) :
A kind of short, high-necked blouse with sleeves of the late Victorian era, designed to be worn under a low-cut dress, jumper, or pinafore dress.
(n) :
A kind of short chemisette or yoke insert made of lace, embroidery, or the like, worn with a low-necked dress.
(n) :
A wimple; a wide, stiffly starched cloth that covers the neck and shoulders, as part of the habit of nuns of certain orders.
(n) :
Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming.
(v) :
(sewing, textiles) Alternative form of gimp. [(sewing, textiles) Of yarn, cord, thread, etc., to wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.]