brand

English

/bɹand/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A conflagration; a flame.
  • (archaic) A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.
  • (Scotland) A torch used for signaling.
  • (archaic) A sword.
  • A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.
  • A branding iron.
  • The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.
  • A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.
  • (by extension) Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner.
  • The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group.
  • A mark of infamy; stigma.
  • Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English brand derived from Old English brand (torch, fire, flame, sword, weapon, brand, burning, firebrand) derived from Proto-Germanic *brandaz (sword, firebrand, torch, flame, burning, flash, fire-brand, flaming, flaming sword, fire) derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰrenu- (burn, spew forth, brew, bubble forth, fire), *bʰrenu- (burn, spew forth, brew, bubble forth, fire).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰrenu-

Gloss

burn, spew forth, brew, bubble forth, fire

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji
🔥

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