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shirr

Pronunciation:  shur

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [v]  bake (eggs) in their shells until they are set; "shirr the eggs"
 
 See Also: bake

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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}.

 

 

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