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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Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
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.
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..
Scrimp :: Scrimp (a.) Short; scanty; curtailed.
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
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..
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.
Cheeseparing :: Cheeseparing (a.) Scrimping; mean; as, cheeseparing economy..
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
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