n. (Sewing) A series of close parallel runnings which are drawn up so as to make the material between them set full by gatherings; -- called also shirring, and gauging. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. 1. (Sewing) Made or gathered into a shirr; as, a shirred bonnet. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Cookery) Broken into an earthen dish and baked over the fire; -- said of eggs. [ 1913 Webster ]