First Known Use: 14th century
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1pleat
verb \ˈplēt\
Definition of PLEAT
transitive verb
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Origin of PLEAT
Middle English pleten, from pleit, plete plait
2pleat
noun
: a fold in cloth that is made by folding the material onto itself
Full Definition of PLEAT
: a fold in cloth made by doubling material over on itself; also : something resembling such a fold
— pleat·less \-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of PLEAT
Middle English plete
First Known Use: 15th century
PLEAT Defined for Kids
1pleat
verb \ˈplēt\
pleat·edpleat·ing
Definition of PLEAT for Kids
: to arrange in folds made by doubling material over on itself
2pleat
noun
Definition of PLEAT for Kids
: a fold (as in cloth) made by doubling material over on itself
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