German

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Etymology

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From late Middle High German brantwīn, contraction of older gebranter wīn, which latter is equivalent to modern gebrannter Wein (distilled wine, literally burnt wine).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁantˌvaɪ̯n/
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Noun

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Branntwein m (strong, genitive Branntweines or Branntweins, plural Branntweine) (dated)

  1. brandy (distilled wine)
    Synonym: Weinbrand
  2. (by extension) liquor (any distilled alcohol)
    Synonyms: Schnaps, Spirituose

Usage notes

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Not in common use[1] except as technical term in German taxation laws (Branntweinsteuer, Branntweinmonopol) until 2018.

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