Shirr

[ʃɜː] or [ʃɝ]

Definition

(verb.) bake (eggs) in their shells until they are set; 'shirr the eggs'.

Checked by Bonnie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

Edited by Eva

Definition

n. a puckering made in a fabric by parallel gathering-threads.—v.t. to produce such.—adj. Shirred having lines or cords inserted between the threads as in certain elastic fabrics.—ns. Shirr′ing decorative-shirred needlework; Shirr′ing-string a cord used to gather the threads together in shirred-work.

Editor: Rufus