plait
\ˈplāt, ˈplat\
noun
: an arrangement of hair made by weavingthree sections together
Full Definition
1 : pleat2 : a braid of material (as hair or straw);specifically : pigtail
Examples
My mum taught me how to plait my own hair.plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
Origin: Middle English pleit, from Anglo-Frenchpleit, plei, pli, from Vulgar Latin *plicitum, fromneuter of Latin plicitus, past participle ofplicare to fold - more at ply.
First use: 14th century
Synonyms: lace, lacing, braid, plat
Synonyms: braid, plat, pleat
2
plait
: to twist together three pieces of (hair, rope, etc.)
Full Definition
transitive verb1 : pleat 12 a : to interweave the strands or locks of :braid
b : to make by plaiting <plait a basket>plait·er nounExamples
She wore her hair in plaits.she wore a plait down her back that reachedher waist
First use: 14th century
Synonyms: lace, lacing, braid, plat
Synonyms: braid, plat, pleat
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