BRAID

v. n. a.

9 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
v.

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.
v.

To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.

3.
v.

To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid. Shak.

4.
n.

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.

5.
n.

A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.

6.
n.

A quick motion; a start. [Obs.] Sackville.

7.
n.

A fancy; freak; caprice. [Obs.] R. Hyrde.

8.
v.

To start; to awake. [Obs.] Chaucer.

9.
a.

Deceitful. [Obs.] Since Frenchmen are so braid, Marry that will, I live and die a maid. Shak.


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