Brandied

/ˈbrændiːd/ adjective

Definition

Preserved, flavored, or soaked in brandy, a strong alcoholic drink made from wine.

Etymology

From 'brandy' (itself from Dutch 'brandewijn' meaning 'burnt wine') + '-ed' suffix. It originally described goods preserved in this fortified spirit during long voyages.

Kelly Says

Victorian cooks used brandied fruits as a way to create an eternal pantry—the alcohol was literally food preservation technology before refrigerators existed, and it made everything taste luxurious.

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