/brad/ , n. , v. , bradded, bradding .
n.
1. a slender wire nail having either a small, deep head or a projection to one side of the head end. See illus. under nail .
v.t.
2. to fasten with brads.
[ 1425-75; late ME brad, dial. var. of ME brod ( d ) sprout, shoot, nail braddr, c. OE brord spike (see BRAIRD) ]