Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The operation of covering the under side of joists with battens, to which laths can be fastened to give a better hold to the plastering.
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Examples
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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.
A Window in Thrums 1898
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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 chickens, and cutting out the tongues of leeving turkeys!
The Life of Mansie Wauch Tailor in Dalkeith, written by himself David Macbeth Moir 1824
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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 chickens, and cutting out the tongues of leeving turkeys!
The Life of Mansie Wauch tailor in Dalkeith David Macbeth Moir 1824
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