Braid /(brād)/

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.

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. [Obs.]

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.

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

1. A quick motion; a start. [Obs.]
2. A fancy; freak; caprice. [Obs.]

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

1. Deceitful. [Obs.]

   Since Frenchmen are so braid, Marry that will, I live and die a maid.