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

Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.

Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

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

Scrimp :: Scrimp (n.) A pinching miser; a niggard.

Frill :: Frill (v. t.) To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap..

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

Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.

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

Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..

Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.

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

Scrimp :: Scrimp (v. t.) To make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to put on short allowance; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to scrimp the pattern of a coat..

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

Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.

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..

Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..

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

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