Obs. In 6–7 bread. [A var. of BRAID v.: cf. the sb. BREDE3.] trans. To intertwine, plait, wreathe, twist; = BRAID v. 11.

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c. 1440.  Promp. Parv., 49. Bredynge of lacys or oþer lyke, laqueacio, nectio, connectio.

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1501.  Douglas, Pal. Hon., III. lxviii. The durris and the windois all war breddit With massie gold.

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1596.  Spenser, F. Q., III. ii. 50. Taking thrise three heares from off her head, Them trebly breaded in a threefold lace.

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1686.  Goad, Celest. Bodies, III. iii. 475. They are Plaited and Breaded in the same Twine.

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1695.  Blackmore, Pr. Arth., IX. 305. He slashed his breaded Whip.

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