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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Braid \Braid\ (br[=a]d), v. t. [imp. &. p. p. {Braided}; p. pr & vb n. {Braiding}.] [OE. braiden, breiden, to pull reach, braid, AS bregdan to move to and fro, to weave; akin. to Icel. breg[eth]a, D. breiden to knit, OS bregdan to weave, OHG. brettan to brandish. Cf {Broid}.] 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. --Milton. 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}. --Shak. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Braiding \Braid"ing\, n. 1. The act of making or using braids. 2. Braids, collectively; trimming. A gentleman enveloped in mustachios, whiskers, fur collars, and braiding. --Thackeray. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: braiding n : used to decorate clothes or curtains [syn: {braid}, {gold braid}]
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