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Entry 9 senses · 5 variants Webster, 1913

Braid

/(brād)/ · IPA /bɹeɪd/
01 v. t. To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait.
imp. & p. p. Braided; p. pr. & vb. n. Braiding
  1. 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. 2.
    To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.
  3. 3.
    To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid.[Obs.] See: Upbraid
02 n. A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands.
  1. 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.” — Scott.
  2. 2.
    A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.
03 n. A quick motion; a start.
  1. 1.
    A quick motion; a start.[Obs.]
  2. 2.
    A fancy; freak; caprice.[Obs.]
04 v. i. To start; to awake.
  1. 1.
    To start; to awake.[Obs.]
05 a. Deceitful.
  1. 1.
    Deceitful.[Obs.]
    “Since Frenchmen are so braid, Marry that will, I live and die a maid.” — Shak.