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

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..

Crimpage :: Crimpage (n.) The act or practice of crimping; money paid to a crimp for shipping or enlisting men.

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..

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

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..

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

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

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

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A game at cards.

Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.

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

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

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

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

Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.

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

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

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

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