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brede

American  
[breed] / brid /

noun

Archaic.
  1. something braided or entwined, especially a plait of hair; braid.

  2. braiding or embroidery.


brede British  
/ briːd /

noun

  1. 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