Three or more strands of hair, rope, or ribbon twisted together in a pattern; can also be a verb meaning to weave these strands.
From Old English 'bregdan,' meaning to weave or pull; related to German 'breit' (broad), reflecting the physical action of interlacing multiple strands into a broader whole.
Braids show up in nearly every human culture—from ancient Egypt to Viking warriors to modern athletes—because humans have always found ways to keep long hair neat AND look cool doing it!
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