† ˈgimcracking, vbl. n. Obs.
[f. gimcrack n. + -ing1.]
Dealing in gimcracks. Also attrib.
| 1709 Brit. Apollo II. No. 22. 3/1, I..find now in spight of all Gimcracking Labors, Vert'oso's are Cuckolds as well as their Neighbors. Ibid. No. 56. 3/1 For tho' Gimcracking's my chief Labor, I'd fain be thought as wise as Neighbour. |