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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1941
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CRISP, v.2 To fold a piece of cloth lengthwise by doubling it exactly in the middle (Uls. 1924 (2nd ed.) W. Lutton Montiaghisms 16); vbl.n. crispin, “taking the linen web off the beam and folding it lengthwise, after being woven” (Ant. 1892 Ballymena Obs. (E.D.D.)). Ppl.adj. crisping.Ags.17 1941:
Crisping machines are made in Dundee for the above purpose.
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