brand

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • firebrand; torch
  • a sword (poetic)

Etymology

Inherited from *brand inherited from Proto-Germanic *brandaz (sword, firebrand, torch, flame, burning, flash, fire-brand, flaming, flaming sword, fire).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*brandaz

Gloss

sword, firebrand, torch, flame, burning, flash, fire-brand, flaming, flaming sword, fire

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

火

Emoji
⚔️ 🤺

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