gimpy

Variant of gimp

gimp definition

gimp (gimp)

noun

a ribbonlike, braided fabric, sometimes stiffened with wire, used to trim garments, furniture, etc.

Etymology: ? via Du < Fr guimpe, wimple < OFr guimple < Frank *wimpil: for IE base see wimple

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