brandering

[ bran-der-ing ]

noun

1. furring ( def 4b ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of brandering¹

1865–70; perhaps brander gridiron ( Middle English brandire, equivalent to brand ( en ) to brand + ire iron ) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Losh keep us a’, what an insight into the secrets of roasting, brandering, frying, boiling, baking, and brewing—nicking of p. 324geese’s craigs—hacking the necks of dead chickens, and cutting out the tongues of leeving turkeys! 

From Project Gutenberg

Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.

From Project Gutenberg

Losh keep us a’, what an insight into the secrets of roasting, brandering, frying, boiling, baking, and brewing—nicking of geese’s craigs—hacking the necks of dead p. 216chickens, and cutting out the tongues of leeving turkeys! 

From Project Gutenberg