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terminology varies but often for the head covering proper-Serre-tete which means cover the head in French, there are various forms of veils. the breastplate like thing in the front of the Habit (collective term for religious costume) is called the Wimple or sometimes the Guimp also spelled Guimpe and pronounced (Gimp) This too is of French origin and was used by the sisters of St.Joseph (ove Blilnd-school fame)

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