n.
Pronunciation: ' pl ā t, ' plat
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English pleit, from Anglo-French pleit, plei, pli, from Vulgar Latin *plicitum, from neuter of Latin plicitus, past participle of plicare to fold ― more at PLY
Date: 14th century
1 : PLEAT
2 : a braid of material (as hair or straw) specifically : PIGTAIL