brand

/bɹand/ · noun

Meaning

A conflagration; a flame.
A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.
A torch used for signaling.
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.
To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.
To stigmatize, label (someone).
To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.

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