Plural of brede; multiple examples of embroidery, needlework, or braided patterns.
Plural of brede from Old English bregdan. This form appears in Middle English and Early Modern English texts describing textile arts.
Medieval manuscripts describe rich bredes as status symbols—the more intricate and colorful the embroidery, the wealthier and more important the person wearing the garment, making needlework literally embroidered with social meaning.
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