plaiting

[ pley-ting, plat-ing ]

noun

1. anything that is braided or pleated.
2. plaits collectively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plaiting¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, plaiting is from the late Middle English word pleyting. See plait, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Women were plaiting hives in the open air; and the bees were abroad, mingling their humming with the murmurs from the sea.

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They employ themselves in plaiting straw for hats and cigar-cases.

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It is trimmed with a fall of white lace upon the lower edge, a narrower one forming a beading to the plaiting round the neck.

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She went up to the little mat-plaiting girl as she gave that answer, and began playing with her long flaxen hair.

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He turned upon the doorstep, and taking between his fingers the hem of Truelove's apron fell to plaiting it.

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