brandling

[ brand-ling ]

noun

1. a small, reddish-brown earthworm, Eisenia foetida, having yellow markings, found chiefly in manure piles and used as bait.

brandling

/ ˈbrændlɪŋ /

noun

1. a small red earthworm, Eisenia foetida (or Helodrilus foetidus ), found in manure and used as bait by anglers

Word History and Origins

Origin of brandling¹

First recorded in 1645–55; brand + -ling ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of brandling¹

C17: from brand + -ling ¹

Example Sentences

Mr. Brandling, however, revised the letter, which was shortly after published in the local journals.

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A small marsh worm is considered best, but a brandling or a red worm will answer; or in a flood the tail half of a lob worm.

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Engaged with Mr. Brandling; after which, meeting a deputation from Maryport.

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My mother-in-law and her second husband, Mr. Brandling, were among our frequent visitors.

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Out of curiosity Brandling with his trumpeter rode up to the crest, whence he commanded a view into the North valley.

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