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▪ I. braiding, vbl. n.1|breɪdɪŋ|
[f. braid v.1]
1. a. The action of plaiting, embroidering, etc.; also the action of making or applying braid. b. Braids collectively. c. Braided work; transf. embroidery; also fig.
c1440Promp. Parv. 49 Bredynge of lacys or oþer lyke, laqueacio, nectio, connectio. 1540R. Hyrde Vives' Instr. Chr. Wom. i. ix. (R.) Let not the outward apparell of women bee decked with the brayding of hir haire. 1831J. Wilson in Blackw. Mag. XXIX. 288 Some delicate braidings..along the calm of the Great Blue Sea of Heaven. 1849Thackeray Pendennis xxiii, A gentleman enveloped in mustachios, whiskers, fur collars, and braiding.
2. braiding-machine, one for weaving braid.
1874Knight Amer. Mech. Dict. I. 355 Braiding-machines are made of all sizes.
▪ II. † ˈbraiding, vbl. n.2 Obs.
[f. braid v.2]
Upbraiding.
1552Huloet, Braiding or casting in teath. |