Braidist

/ˈbreɪdɪst/ noun

Definition

A hypothetical practitioner or advocate of braidism; someone devoted to the art or philosophy of braiding.

Etymology

From 'braid' + '-ist' (one who practices/believes). Following the pattern of words like 'artist' or 'activist,' created by adding '-ist' to a noun.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English's suffix system is so productive that you can invent new words that feel perfectly legitimate—a 'braidist' sounds like it should exist, even though it's probably never been used in print before.

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