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▪ I. shirr, n. U.S.|ʃɜː(r)|
Also shir (in Dicts.).
[Of obscure origin.]
1. Elastic webbing; also, the elastic thread used in its composition.
1858Simmonds Dict. Trade, Shirr, an insertion of elastic cord between two pieces of cloth. 1875Knight Dict. Mech., Rubber-cutting Machine,..for making threads of caoutchouc for shirrs. Shirr, (Fabric), an elastic cord inserted in cloth or between two pieces.
2. Gathered trimming, gathering. shirr-string = shirring string.
1891in Century Dict. 1895Sarah M. H. Gardner Quaker Idyls i, The stiff bonnets were relieved by silk shirrs of brown or gray. 1902Delineator Dec. 623 A shirr-string, run through an underfacing, provides the means of closing.
▪ II. shirr, v. U.S.|ʃɜː(r)|
Also shir (in Dicts.).
[? Back-formation from shirred a.]
1. trans. To gather or draw up (textile material) by means of parallel threads. = gauge v.1 8.
1892Pall Mall Gaz. 22 Sept. 1/3 A beautiful gown..of prelate purple velvet made in the loose blouse fashion, shirred into a yoke of gold and gem embroidery. 1896Godey's Mag. Feb. 223/2 Pretty shades may be made by simply taking a piece of crêpe paper..and shirring it several times, leaving sufficient at the top to form a full ruffle.
2. Cookery. ‘To poach (eggs) in cream instead of water’ (Cent. Dict. 1891). |