BRAHMOISM
Brah"mo*ism, n.
Defn: The religious system of Brahmo-somaj. Balfour.
BRAHMO-SOMAJ
Brah`mo-so*maj", n. Etym: [Bengalese, a wor
Defn: A modern reforming theistic sect among the Hindos. [Written also Brahma-samaj.]
BRAID Braid, v. t. [imp. &. p. p. Braided; p. pr. & vb. n. Braiding.] Etym: [OE. braiden, breiden, to pull, reach, braid, AS. bregdan to move to and fro, to weave; akin. to Icel. breg, D. breiden to knit, OS. bregdan to weave, OHG. brettan to brandish. Cf. Broid.]
1. To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait. Braid your locks with rosy twine. Milton.
2. To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.
3. To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid. Shak.
BRAID
Braid, n.
1. A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands. A braid of hair composed of two different colors twined together. Scott.