Definition of Brandy

Brain

BRANDY noun

	A cordial composed of one part thunder-and-lightning, one part remorse, two parts bloody murder, one part death-hell-and-the- grave and four parts clarified Satan. Dose, a headful all the time. Brandy is said by Dr. Johnson to be the drink of heroes. Only a hero will venture to drink it.

		definition from: *The Devil's Dictionary* by Ambrose Bierce, 1911

Bride

Regular definition:

BRANDY:
?brænd? n. (pl. -ies) a strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice. øbrandy-ball Brit. a kind of brandy-flavoured sweet. brandy butter a rich sweet hard sauce made with brandy, butter, and sugar. brandy-snap a crisp rolled gingerbread wafer usu. filled with cream. [earlier brand(e)wine f. Du. brandewijn burnt (distilled) wine]

Last updated: 9/3/2011 12:48:30