Gorget vs. Wimple
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.
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.
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
