Gorget vs. Wimple

Gorget vs. Wimple — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Gorget and Wimple

Gorgetnoun

(historical) A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.

Wimplenoun

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.

Gorgetnoun

(historical) A type of women's clothing covering the neck and breast; a wimple.

Wimplenoun

A fold or pleat in cloth.

Gorgetnoun

An ornament for the neck; a necklace, ornamental collar, torque etc.

Wimplenoun

A ripple, as on the surface of water.

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Gorgetnoun

(surgery) A cutting instrument used in lithotomy.

Wimplenoun

A curve or bend.

Gorgetnoun

A grooved instrument used in performing various operations; called also blunt gorget.

Wimplenoun

A flag or streamer.

Gorgetnoun

(zoology) A crescent-shaped coloured patch on the neck of a bird or mammal.

Wimpleverb

To cover with a wimple.

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Gorgetnoun

A hake caught in a net set for other fish.

Wimpleverb

To draw down; to lower, like a veil.

Gorgetnoun

armor plate that protects the neck

Wimpleverb

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

The wind wimples the surface of water.

Wimpleverb

To flutter.

Wimplenoun

headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women