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Definition of “shirr

shirr (ʃɜːPronunciation for shirr

Definitions

verb

  1. to gather (fabric) into two or more parallel rows to decorate a dress, blouse, etc, often using elastic thread
  2. (tr) to bake (eggs) out of their shells

noun

Also

shirring
  1. a series of gathered rows decorating a dress, blouse, etc

Word Origin

C19: of unknown origin

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