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shirr definition

☆ shirr (s̸hʉr)

noun

shirring

Etymology: < ?

transitive verb

  1. to make shirring in (cloth or a garment)
  2. to bake (eggs) in small buttered dishes, often with crumbs, cheese, etc.

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