I. ˈbrad noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse broddr spike; perhaps akin to Old English byrst bristle — more at bristle
Date: 13th century
1. : a thin nail of the same thickness throughout but tapering in width and having a slight projection at the top of one side instead of a head
2. : a slender wire nail with a small barrel-shaped head
II. transitive verb
( brad·ded ; brad·ding )
Date: 1794
: to fasten with brads