What is the hat called on a nun?

Answer 1

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)

Answer 2

There are various forms and names for the headdress including wimple ( originally a flag!), Bandeau, serre-tere, veil, etc terminology varies in different religious orders. the Guimpe or Quimp is the frontispiece almost like a breastplate of a Medieval Knight but made of fabric and over the breast and shoulders. again the terminology varies, look into ( Blessings) they get all the details right on their Nun Dolls an unusual form of ( religious articles).

Answer 3

A nun's head covering is a veil or a cornette. A wimple is the piece of cloth that covers her neck, and goes over her head under the veil or cornette. The various orders of nuns have adopted many different and characteristic styles of veils or cornettes as part of their habits.

Answer 4

Catholic AnswerThis is a little complicated. Most nun's wear a coif over their head, like a linen helmet. Under the chin, and drawn up the sides of the face would be a wimple. Over that on some nuns is a coronet (think "The Flying Nun") or veils. Usually there is an underveil, and a longer overveil that would complete the habit if they are not wearing a coronet. There may be a strip of linen wrapped around the forehead under the veil. At the link below is a collection of nuns and sisters in their traditional habits.

Answer 5

A Nun's headpiece is normally refered to as a Wimple.

Answer 6

The hat is not called a wimple but a veil.

Answer 7

a Coif, which is an old style of cap.

Answer 8

wimple