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plait definition

plait (plāt, plat)

noun

  1. pleat
  2. a braid of hair, ribbon, etc.

Etymology: ME pleit < OFr < VL *plicta < pp. of L plicare, to fold: see ply

transitive verb

  1. pleat
  2. to braid or interweave
  3. to make by braiding

Etymology: ME playten < the n.

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