n. [ OE. playte, OF. pleit, L. plicatum, plicitum, p. p. of plicare to fold, akin to plectere to plait. See Ply, and cf. Plat to weave, Pleat, Plight fold. ]
The plaits and foldings of the drapery. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Polish plait. (Med.)
v. t.
a. Folded; doubled over; braided; figuratively, involved; intricate; artful. [ 1913 Webster ]
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, plaits. [ 1913 Webster ]