# gimp vs GP

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gimp
*noun · IPA /ɡɪmp/ · frequency rank #36,999*
A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.

### GP
*noun · frequency rank #8,548*
Initialism of gold piece.

## Source
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