Definition for SHRIMP

SHRIMP, n. [supra.]

  1. A crustaceous animal of the original genus Cancer. It has long slender feelers, claws with a single, booked fang, and three pair of legs. It is esteemed delicious food.
  2. A little wrinkled man; a dwarf; in contempt. – Shak.

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