shirringn.
/ˈʃəːrɪŋ/ The action of shirr v.; also concrete (see quots.).
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the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > ornamental textiles > ornamental trimmings > [noun] > gathered trimming
quilling1655
shirring1882
shirr1891
the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > sewn or ornamented textile fabric > [noun] > gathered work > card used for
shirring1882
shirring string1891
shirr-string1891
the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile manufacture > manufacture textile fabric or that which consists of > sewing or ornamenting textile fabric > [noun] > gathering
stroking1880
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whipping1882
shirring1908
1882 S. F. A. Caulfeild & B. C. Saward Dict. Needlework 220 Gauging, which, following an objectionable Americanism, is also known as ‘shirring’, is pulled nearly tight from row to row of the runnings [etc.].
1882 S. F. A. Caulfeild & B. C. Saward Dict. Needlework 447 Shirrings are close Runnings, or cords inserted between two pieces of cloth, as the lines of indiarubber in Shirred Braces or Garters, or the drawing and puckering up any material.
1908 E. Robins Come & find Me v Miss Mar must have her things made plainer. No puffing, no shirring.
Compounds
shirring string n. (see quot. 1891).
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the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > sewn or ornamented textile fabric > [noun] > gathered work > card used for
shirring1882
shirring string1891
shirr-string1891
1891 Cent. Dict. Shirring string, a string or cord passed between the two thicknesses of a double shirred fabric, so as to make the small gathers closer or looser at pleasure.
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