Brandywine

Definitions

1. Brandy.
   archaic, countable, uncountable
2. A river or place in the United States:
3. A stream in Pennsylvania and Delaware (variously called the Brandywine Creek, the Brandywine River, and often just the Brandywine); the Battle of Brandywine was fought along its banks.
4. An heirloom cultivar of tomato with large potato-leaved foliage and large pink fruit.
5. A township in Hancock County, Indiana.
6. A township in Shelby County, Indiana.
7. A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
8. An unincorporated community in Summit County, Ohio.
9. A census-designated place in Pendleton County, West Virginia.

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Examples

“Socks dipt in Brandy-wine, and worn, are preventive.”

“Running round the woodlump if you chance to find⟳ Little barrels, roped and tarred, all full of brandy-wine, Don't you shout⟳ to come⟳ and look⟳, nor use⟳ 'em for your play⟳. Put⟳ the brishwood back again—and they'll be gone next day!”

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