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branding iron
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noun
a long-handled metal rod with a stamp at one end, used for branding livestock, especially cattle, with a registered or recognized symbol or character to indicate ownership.
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Also called brand.
Origin of branding iron
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Words nearby branding iron
brandering, Brandes, brand extension, brandied, brand image, branding iron, brandish, brand leader, brandling, brand name, brand Nazi
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