/gi pyoor"/ ; Fr. /gee pyuurdd"/ , n. , pl. guipures /-pyoorz"/ ; Fr. /-pyuurdd"/ .
1. any of various laces, often heavy, made of linen, silk, etc., with the pattern connected by brides rather than by a net ground.
2. any of various laces or trimmings formerly in use, made with cords or heavy threads, metal, etc.
[ 1835-45; guip ( er ) to cover or whip with silk, etc. ( -ure -URE ]