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brede

American

[breed] / brid /

noun

Archaic.

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

brede British

/ briːd /

noun

an archaic spelling of braid 1

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Etymology

Origin of brede

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

Example Sentences

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Soné, help at alle need Allé those that to me grede, cry.

From England's Antiphon by MacDonald, George

And oþer he refte him hors or wede, Or made him sone handes sprede, 96 And “louerd, merci!” loude grede.

From The Lay of Havelok the Dane by Unknown

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