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

He also discourages women from plaiting their hair, wearing wigs and wearing ornaments.

From BBC

With those scraps, she made a handful of purses and small pouches using techniques including plaiting, macramé and sashiko, a form of Japanese embroidery.

From New York Times

“It is less risky if we go as a group,” she said while plaiting her friend’s hair.

From Washington Times

“It is less risky if we go as a group,” she said while plaiting her friend’s hair.

From Seattle Times

Clicking their fingernails, plaiting their hair.

From New York Times