First Known Use: 1657
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1brandy
noun bran·dy \ˈbran-dē\
: an alcoholic drink made from wine
plural brandies
Full Definition of BRANDY
: an alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
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Origin of BRANDY
short for brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn, from Middle Dutch brantwijn, from brant distilled + wijn wine
2brandy
verb
bran·diedbran·dy·ing
Definition of BRANDY
transitive verb
: to flavor, blend, or preserve with brandy
First Known Use of BRANDY
circa 1848
BRANDY Defined for Kids
brandy
noun bran·dy \ˈbran-dē\
plural brandies
Definition of BRANDY for Kids
: an alcoholic liquor made from wine or fruit juice
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brandy
noun bran·dy \ˈbran-dē\
plural brandies
Medical Definition of BRANDY
: an alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice (as of apples)
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