Plait, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Plaited; p. pr. & vb. n. Plaiting.]
  1. To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle.
  2. To interweave the strands or locks of; to braid; to plat; as, to plait hair; to plait rope.
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  Plait·ed, a. Folded; doubled over; braided; figuratively, involved; intricate; artful.
     Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.   --Shak.
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