Definition of crimp

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Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.

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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..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
Crimpage :: Crimpage (n.) The act or practice of crimping; money paid to a crimp for shipping or enlisting men.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Scrimp :: Scrimp (a.) Short; scanty; curtailed.
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To pinch and hold; to seize.
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