braid [braidbraidsbraidedbraiding] noun, verb BrE [breɪd] NAmE [breɪd] noun 1. uncountable thin coloured rope that is used to decorate furniture and military uniforms •The general's uniform was trimmed with gold braid. •The curtains were trimmed with silk braid. 2. (especially NAmE) (BrE also plait)countable a long piece of sth, especially hair, that is divided into three parts and twisted together •She wears her hair in braids.
Word Origin: Old English bregdan ‘make a sudden movement’, also ‘interweave’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breien (verb).
verb ~ sth (especially NAmE) (BrE also plait) to twist three or more long pieces of hair, rope, etc. together to make one long piece •She'd braided her hair. Verb forms:
Word Origin: Old English bregdan ‘make a sudden movement’, also ‘interweave’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breien (verb).
