brede

[ breed ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. something braided or entwined, especially a plait of hair; braid.
2. braiding or embroidery.

brede

/ briːd /

noun

1. an archaic spelling of braid 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of brede¹

Archaic spelling of braid, given a new pronunciation in accord with modern spelling conventions

Example Sentences

Brede is enthusiastic and compares it with that from the 447 Matterhorn.

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Brede and Jones come from the house and discuss the view from the piazza.

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The smugglers extended their operations far inland, daring to take their cargoes as far as Brede and other places for44 storage.

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Mr. Brede— he held out a large, hard hand—Id orterve known better, he said.

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Then we lay down on the grass, and Brede began to talk, in a gentle voice, as if he felt the influence of the place.

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