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French braiding, n. orig. and chiefly U.S.
Brit. |frɛn(t)ʃ ˈbreɪdɪŋ|, U.S. |ˌfrɛn(t)ʃ ˈbreɪdɪŋ|
[‹ French adj. + braiding n.1, after French braid n. With sense 1 compare earlier French-braided adj. With sense 2 compare later French-braid v.]
1. Decoration with French braid (see French braid n. 1). Now rare.
1915Washington Post 25 Apr. 3/5 (advt.) Leaders in Artistic Plaiting, French Shirring, French Braiding and Embroidery. This wonderful Artistic Fancy Work Will Add Beauty to Your Spring Gown. 1925Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune 20 Mar. 9/3 (advt.) All tan with the new French braiding.
2. The action or practice of arranging hair into a French braid.
1939Long Beach (Calif.) Independent 10 Oct. 5/1 (advt.) Marcelling, French Braiding, French Paper Cutting. 1978Washington Post 6 Aug. k9/2 Silk-thread wrapping, French braiding, bead ornamentation and hair extensions will be demonstrated and explained. 1985Teen Mag. (Nexis) Nov. 60 Make the most of long hair by mastering the art of French braiding. 1997Video Librarian (Electronic ed.) 11 Mar. The box announces a ‘Free French-braiding video included’, which is very misleading. |