PLEAT


Meaning of PLEAT in English

— pleater , n. — pleatless , adj.

/pleet/ , n.

1. a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.

v.t.

2. to fold or arrange in pleats.

Also, plait .

[ 1325-75; ME; var. of PLAIT ]

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