Meaning
A braid, and to braid — dividing the hair into sections and weaving them together. A girl's hair is 'plait up' into two or more plaits for school, often with ribbons or 'bubbles' (bobbles) on the ends. As a verb, to 'plait' the hair is to braid it. Plaiting is a daily grooming ritual and a bonding time between mother and child.
Examples
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Mumma plait mi hair inna two plait fi school.
Mum braided my hair into two plaits for school.
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Har plait have bubble pon di end.
Her braids have bobbles on the ends.
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Siddung mek mi plait yuh hair.
Sit down and let me braid your hair.
Origin
From 'plait' (a braid); to braid, and a braid. See [[cane-row]], [[natural-hair]].
How it’s used
A braid / to braid the hair; 'plait up' = braided. See [[cane-row]], [[natural-hair]].