Associations to the word «Wimple»

WIMPLE, noun. A cloth which usually covers the head and is worn around the neck and chin. It was worn by women in medieval Europe and is still worn by nuns in certain orders.

WIMPLE, noun. A fold or pleat in cloth.

WIMPLE, noun. A ripple, as on the surface of water.

WIMPLE, noun. A curve or bend.

WIMPLE, noun. A flag or streamer.

WIMPLE, verb. To cover with a wimple.

WIMPLE, verb. To draw down; to lower, like a veil.

WIMPLE, verb. To cause to appear as if laid in folds or plaits; to cause to ripple or undulate.

WIMPLE, verb. To flutter.

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