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Braid   /breɪd/   Listen
noun
Braid  n.  
1.
A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands. "A braid of hair composed of two different colors twined together."
2.
A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.


Braid  n.  
1.
A quick motion; a start. (Obs.)
2.
A fancy; freak; caprice. (Obs.)


verb
Braid  v. t.  (past & past part. braided; pres. part. braiding)  
1.
To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait. "Braid your locks with rosy twine."
2.
To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.
3.
To reproach. (Obs.) See Upbraid.


Braid  v. i.  To start; to awake. (Obs.)


adjective
Braid  adj.  Deceitful. (Obs.) "Since Frenchmen are so braid, Marry that will, I live and die a maid."





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"Braid" Quotes from Famous Books



... pain, Of ships that fly the summer sky, And glorious deeds of strength and brain. The call for help that rings through space By which a vessel's course is stayed, Thrills me far more than fields of gore, Or heroes decked in golden braid— I ...
— A Heap o' Livin' • Edgar A. Guest
... think your disguise escaped detection?" he said, looking markedly at her escaped braid of hair. ...
— From Sand Hill to Pine • Bret Harte
... organ plays, two members of Her Majesty's household, wearing the royal livery, descend from the royal pew, and, preceded by the usher, advance to the altar rails, where they present to one of the two officiating clergymen a red bag, edged with gold lace or braid, which is received in an alms dish, and then reverently placed upon the altar. This bag, or purse, is understood to contain the Queen's offering of gold, ...
— A Righte Merrie Christmasse - The Story of Christ-Tide • John Ashton
... had never invited her before; in an instant she had turned the day into a high festival. 'Braid hair?' she asked, glancing toward the mirror, 'faut que je m' fasse belle.' And the long hair came out of its close braids enveloping her in its glossy dark waves, while she carefully smoothed out the bits of red ribbon that served as fastenings. At this moment ...
— Castle Nowhere • Constance Fenimore Woolson
... the weather had by no means improved, a comparatively large number of passengers had gathered in the dining-room. Mr. Pfundner, the head-steward, with his white hair curled and arranged by the barber, if not in a braid at the back of his head, yet like a wig of the rococo period, stood, as usual, in majestic pose, before the false mantelpiece between the two entrance doors. It was the place from which he could best supervise the waiters and keep his ...
— Atlantis • Gerhart Hauptmann


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