brandy

Etymology

Shortened form of brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn (“burnt wine”). Compare German Brantewein, Branntwein.

noun

  1. (uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
  2. (countable) Any variety of brandy.
  3. (countable) A glass of brandy.

verb

  1. (transitive) To preserve, flavour, or mix with brandy.

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