shirred; shirring; shirrs

transitive verb

1
: to draw (a material, such as cloth) together in a shirring
2
: to bake (eggs removed from the shell) until set

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shirr was in 1891

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“Shirr.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirr. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
: to draw cloth together in a shirring
2
: to cook eggs removed from the shell by baking
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