Braid \Braid\ (br[=a]d), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Braided}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Braiding}.] [OE. braiden, breiden, to pull, reach,
   braid, AS. bregdan to move to and fro, to weave; akin. to
   Icel. breg[eth]a, D. breiden to knit, OS. bregdan to weave,
   OHG. brettan to brandish. Cf. {Broid}.]
   
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   1. To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more
      strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait.
      
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            Braid your locks with rosy twine.     --Milton.
      
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   2. To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by
      beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary
      operations.
      
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   3. To reproach. [Obs.] See {Upbraid}. --Shak.
      
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Braiding \Braid"ing\, n.
   1. The act of making or using braids.
      
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   2. Braids, collectively; trimming.
      
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            A gentleman enveloped in mustachios, whiskers, fur
            collars, and braiding.                --Thackeray.
      
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