Braided

/ˈbreɪdəd/ adjective

Definition

Woven together in a pattern of three or more interlaced strands. Can describe hair, rope, bread, or any material formed by interlacing separate elements.

Etymology

From Old English 'bredan' meaning 'to move quickly' or 'to weave'. The sense of interlacing developed from the rapid back-and-forth motion used in weaving, related to 'broad' through the idea of spreading out.

Kelly Says

Braiding is one of humanity's oldest technologies, appearing independently in cultures worldwide for both practical and decorative purposes. Archaeological evidence shows braided materials from over 30,000 years ago, making it older than pottery or agriculture.

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