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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of brandling1

First recorded in 1645–55; brand + -ling 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of brandling1

C17: from brand + -ling 1
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Example Sentences

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

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.

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

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

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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