Where does “brandy” come from?
Brandy comes from Dutch brandewijn, from Middle Dutch brantwijn, literally meaning "burnt wine," referring to distilled spirits.
brandy (English): An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or...
Definitions
- An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or...
Ancestry of “brandy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | brandywine | brandy |
| 2 | Dutch | brandewijn | a brandy, type of strong liquor distilled from... |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | brantwijn | — |