First Known Use: 14th century
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1plait
noun \ˈplāt, ˈplat\
: an arrangement of hair made by weaving three sections together
Full Definition of PLAIT
1
: pleat
2
: a braid of material (as hair or straw); specifically : pigtail
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Origin of PLAIT
Middle English pleit, from Anglo-French pleit, plei, pli, from Vulgar Latin *plicitum, from neuter of Latin plicitus, past participle of plicare to fold — more at ply
2plait
verb
: to twist together three pieces of (hair, rope, etc.)
Full Definition of PLAIT
transitive verb
1
: pleat 1
2
— plait·er noun
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First Known Use of PLAIT
14th century
PLAIT[1] Defined for Kids
1plait
noun \ˈplāt, ˈplat\
Definition of PLAIT for Kids
: a flat braid (as of hair)
2plait
verb
plait·edplait·ing
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