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Gather, in a way (5)
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shirr
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Word definitions for shirr in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Shirr \Shirr\, n. (Sewing) A series of close parallel runnings which are drawn up so as to make the material between them set full by gatherings; -- called also shirring , and gauging .
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
v. bake (eggs) in their shells until they are set; "shirr the eggs"
Usage examples of shirr.
He wore an extravagant suit of shirred and ruffled black silk and dancing shoes covered with gold sequins.
Thick cotton shirring created a vee along the front of the green frock.
Four different sets of street musicians competed with traffic and the ecstatic shirring of crickets and tree frogs.
Shirra has been sent for to carry her to the Kirk Aller steeple, whaur they confine the warlocks.
This woman will bide the nicht in this place under lock and key, till the Shirra sends for her.
Brown describes how he and his school companions would take off their hats to the Shirra as he passed in the streets.
You can have shirred eggs with chicken livers, or a beef bourguignon at an outrageous price, or a very fine bacon-and-spinach quiche.
There were pictures of a woman's hand over a big, flat pan, and instructions that described the making of poached eggs, shirred eggs, fried eggs, scrambled eggs, souffles, egg foo yong, and dozens of varieties of omelets.
Shirra had a table carried between tidemarks, and publicly prayed against the rover at the pitch of his voice and his broad lowland dialect.