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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Crimp \Crimp\ (kr[i^]mp), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Crimped}
(kr[i^]mt; 215); p. pr & vb n. {Crimping}.] [Akin to D.
krimpen to shrink, shrivel, Sw krympa Dan. krympe and to
E. cramp. See {Cramp}.]
1. 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}.
The comely hostess in a crimped cap. --W. Irving.
2. To pinch and hold to seize.
3. Hence to entrap into the military or naval service; as
to crimp seamen.
Coaxing and courting with intent to crimp him
--Carlyle.
4. (Cookery) 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
{Crimping house}, a low lodging house, into which men are
decoyed and plied with drink, to induce them to ship or
enlist as sailors or soldiers.
{Crimping iron}.
a An iron instrument for crimping and curling the hair.
b A crimping machine.
{Crimping machine}, a machine with fluted rollers or with
dies, for crimping ruffles leather, iron, etc
{Crimping pin}, an instrument for crimping or puckering the
border of a lady's cap.
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