brede
Americannoun
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something braided or entwined, especially a plait of hair; braid.
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braiding or embroidery.
noun
Etymology
Origin of brede
Archaic spelling of braid, given a new pronunciation in accord with modern spelling conventions
Example Sentences
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Little doth the wearer heed Of the heart-break in the brede; A hyena by her side Skulks, down-looking,—it is Pride.
From Poems of James Russell Lowell With biographical sketch by Nathan Haskell Dole by Lowell, James Russell
Have compassion on the seeke and poore, for that pleaseth me more than thow fasteth fifty wynter brede and water.
From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)
Item paid for brede and ale and fewell departyd amongs the susters by a yere and a half lij s.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
Holds not her yellow locks the tiara's feathery tissue; Veils not her hidden breast light brede of drapery woven; 65 Binds not a cincture smooth her bosom's orbed emotion.
From The Poems and Fragments of Catullus by Ellis, Robinson
The brede yt I shall gyve / my body it is / for the lyf of the worlde.
From A Ryght Profytable Treatyse Compendiously Drawen Out Of Many and Dyvers Wrytynges Of Holy Men by Betson, Thomas
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