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Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to crimp the border of a cap; to crimp a ruffle. Cf. Crisp..

Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To cause to contract, or to render more crisp, as the flesh of a fish, by gashing it, when living, with a knife; as, to crimp skate, etc..

Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..

Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.

Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.

Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.

Crape :: Crape (n.) A thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill. Black crape is much used for mourning garments, also for the dress of some clergymen..

Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..

Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.

Scrimp :: Scrimp (a.) Short; scanty; curtailed.

Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.

Jagger :: "Jagger (n.) One who, or that which, jags; specifically: (a) jagging iron used for crimping pies, cakes, etc. (b) A toothed chisel. See Jag, v. t..

Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.

Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.

Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..

Cheeseparing :: Cheeseparing (a.) Scrimping; mean; as, cheeseparing economy..

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