Braid

Part of speech: noun (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.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A quick motion; a start. [Obs.] Sackville.

2. A fancy; freak; caprice. [Obs.] R. Hyrde.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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. Shak.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

Deceitful. [Obs.] Since Frenchmen are so braid, Marry that will, I live and die a maid. Shak.