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Braid

BRAID, v.t. [Old Eng. brede.] 1. To weave or infold three or more strands to form one. 2. To reproach. [See Upbraid.] BRAID, n. A string, cord or other texture, formed by weaving together different strands. 1....

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BRAID, v.t. [Old Eng. brede.]

1. To weave or infold three or more strands to form one.

2. To reproach. [See Upbraid.]

BRAID, n. A string, cord or other texture, formed by weaving together different strands.

1. A start.

BRAID, a. Deceitful.

Chaucer used the Saxon word brede, to deceive. This is the figurative sense of braid.

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