The term 'Burning BRAID' is a combination of two words, 'WICK' and 'BRAID'. The word 'WICK' is a four-letter word that refers to a thin strip of material, usually cotton, that is used to draw fuel up into a flame. The word 'BRAID' is a three-letter word that refers to a type of plaited or interlaced fabric or other material. Together, the two words form the term 'Burning BRAID', which is a type of firework that produces a long, burning trail of sparks.