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braided

|braid/ed|

B2

/ˈbreɪdɪd/

(braid)

interlacing strands

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
braidbraidsbraidsbraidedbraidedbraiding
Etymology
Etymology Information

'braid' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bregdan,' where 'bregdan' meant 'to move quickly or to weave.'

Historical Evolution

'bregdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'breiden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'braid.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move quickly or to weave,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to interlace or weave together.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'braid'.

She braided her daughter's hair.

Adjective 1

woven or twined together, typically referring to hair or threads.

She wore her hair in a beautifully braided style.

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