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To create a rustling sound from friction between silk fibers.
The friction causes the silk to scroop.
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Scroop Egerton, 1st Duke of Bridgewater — (11 August, 1681 ndash; 11 January, 1744), known as Viscount Brackley from 1687 to 1701 and as the Earl of Bridgewater from 1701 to 1720, was an British peer and courtier. Originally the 4th Earl of Bridgewater he was created Duke of Bridgewater… … Wikipedia
Scroop Egerton (1er duc de Bridgewater) — Le duc de Bridgewater. Scroop Egerton (11 août 1681 – 11 janvier 1744), 1er duc de Bridgewater, également connu sous le nom de vicomte Brackley (1687 1701) et de comte de Bridgewater (1701 1720), est un pair et courtisan… … Wikipédia en Français
Scroop's Court — North out of Holborn Hill, in Farringdon Ward Without (0. and M 1677 Boyle, 1799). Or Scrub s Court in P.C. 1732. Occupied part of the site of Scroop s Inn (q.v.). Site now covered by Charterhouse Street. See Union Court2, Holborn … Dictionary of London
Scroop's Inn — On the north side of Holborn Hill, an inn of Serjeants, opposite St. Andrew s Church (S. 78 and 388). First mention: Grant to Sir Henry le Scrope of messuage in Holeburne between other messuages he had there, 18 Ed. III. (Hust. Roll 53,… … Dictionary of London
scroop — /skroohp/, v.i. 1. to emit a harsh, grating sound: The gate scrooped as he swung it shut. n. 2. a scrooping sound. 3. ability to make a rustling sound added to silk or rayon fabrics during finishing by treating them with certain acids. [1780 90;… … Universalium
scroop — n. (about a sound) grating sound resembling the sound of rustling silk v. make a rustling noise; produce rasping noise … English contemporary dictionary
scroop — /skrup/ (say skroohp) verb (i) 1. to emit a harsh, grating sound. –noun 2. a scrooping sound. 3. the crisp rustle of silk or similar cloth that has been treated with dilute acids. {imitative} …
scroop — to make a noise from friction ; the jack scroops. W … A glossary of provincial and local words used in England
scroop — ˈskrüp noun ( s) Etymology: imitative : a rasping sound : creak, scrape; specifically : the crisp rustle of silk or similar cloth that has been treated with dilute acid … Useful english dictionary
Carlton Scroop — is a small village of 83 households, located 6 miles north east of Grantham in Lincolnshire. The busy A607 trunk road passes through the centre of the village, on the way to Lincoln. Adjacent villages include Sudbrook, Normanton, Hough on the… … Wikipedia
