Literary notes about gimp (AI summary)
In literature, the word "gimp" is remarkably versatile. In some passages it denotes a specific type of decorative cord—often a silk twist or braid used for trimming garments, curtains, or other textiles—thus evoking images of refined craftsmanship in items like intricate embroidery or patterned lace ([1], [2], [3], [4]). At the same time, "Gimp" frequently appears as a character name or nickname, imbuing personalities with a distinctive, sometimes roguish, charm in narratives ranging from everyday dialogues to larger-than-life adventures ([5], [6], [7], [8]). Moreover, the term even finds technical applications in contexts such as fishing gear or construction, further illustrating its broad adaptability in literary descriptions ([9], [10], [11]).
- One girl was basting, another was pressing, and a third was sewing button-holes with a fine silk twist round bars of gimp.
— from The Woman Thou Gavest Me; Being the Story of Mary O'Neill by Caine, Hall, Sir - You finish by laying a neat silk gimp all round and over all the joinings.
— from The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous - This day my wife put on her black silk gown, which is now laced all over with black gimp lace, as the fashion is, in which she is very pretty.
— from The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete by Samuel Pepys - Silk gimp even may be applied on garments for indoor wear, whilst silk frogs may be sewn on to overcoats and travelling cloaks.
— from The Year after the Armada, and Other Historical Studies by Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume - Gravity Gimp sat down on the flinty floor, and leaning back, opened his mouth tremendously, and laughed till he shook all over.
— from Wyoming by Edward Sylvester Ellis - "I think not, sir," said Gimp, drifting towards the door; "it's 'er 'ead, ain't it, sir, not drink?"
— from Monsieur Judas: A Paradox by Fergus Hume - Some weeks later I happened by chance to run across Gimp in the West End.
— from The Night Club by Herbert George Jenkins - “And so you come all the way out here to catch the cattle rustlers?” asked the cowboy called Gimp.
— from The Motor Boys on a Ranch; or, Ned, Bob and Jerry Among the Cowboys by Clarence Young - “Of course there are no fish,” said Rob wearily as he drew in his baitless line, the strong gimp hook being quite bare.
— from Rob Harlow's Adventures: A Story of the Grand Chaco by George Manville Fenn - Gut or gimp may be used, instead of ordinary line, when it is desirable to fish “fine.”
— from Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration by Thomas Baines - The hook should be small but strong, with gimp snell; Sproat hooks, No. 1 or 2, are very suitable.
— from Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others by James A. (James Alexander) Henshall
