"Wimpled" in "The Wife of Bath's Tale" refers to a
head covering worn by women, specifically a type of veil or scarf that covered the hair and often extended down to the neck. It was a common piece of clothing for women of the medieval period, particularly for married women.
In the story, the Wife of Bath describes herself as "wimpled well" which indicates she is dressed in a respectable and appropriate manner for a married woman. This detail plays a role in establishing her character and status within the context of the story.