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When Did The Word Brandy Enter The English Vocabulary?

April 26, 2017brandy English enter word

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When Did The Word Brandy Enter The English Vocabulary?

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There is a use of it in an English Parliamentary proclamation in 1652: “Laden with Woolls, Brandy Wine and Salt.” It was in everyday use by 1657. Before that it was known as ‘brandwine’ or ‘brandewine’ which comes from the Dutch word ‘brandewijn’ meaning burnt (or distilled) wine.