Obs. rare–1. [Of doubtful meaning and origin; perh. short for braided in some sense; cf. OE. breʓden, deceitful, also BRAIDIE a.] ? Deceitful.
1601. Shaks., All’s Well, IV. ii. 73. Since Frenchmen are so braide, Marry that will, I liue and die a Maid.
