shirr

verb

\ˈshər

\

shirred; shirring; shirrs

Definition of shirr

transitive verb

1 : to draw (a material, such as cloth) together in a shirring

2 : to bake (eggs removed from the shell) until set

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Posh animals will find options like the timeless tuxedo and shirred dresses, while those who are normcore inclined are also covered (snoods and hoodies made of sustainable bamboo). — Peter Haldeman, New York Times, "The Secret Price of Pets," 4 July 2018

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The first known use of shirr was in 1891

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