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BRAID (from the O. Eng. bregdan, to m...
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V04,
Page 391
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See also:BRAID (from the O. Eng. bregdan, to move quickly to and fro, hence to weave) , a See also:plait, especially a plait of See also:hair, also a plaited tape See also:woven of See also:wool, See also:silk, See also:gold See also:thread, &c., used for trimming or binding . A particular use is for the narrow bands, bordered with open See also:work, used in making point See also:lace . |
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