Braid

Definition of Braid

Pronunciation: brād

v. t.	1.	[imp. & p. p. Braided; p. pr. & vb. n. 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. - 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.
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. - Scott.
	2.	A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.
	1.
	1.	A quick motion; a start.
	2.	A fancy; freak; caprice.
v. i.	1.	To start; to awake.
a.	1.	Deceitful. Since Frenchmen are so braid, Marry that will, I live and die a maid. - Shak.

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