brandering

[ bran-der-ing ]
/ ˈbræn dər ɪŋ /

noun

furring(def 4b).

Origin of brandering

1865–70; perhaps brander gridiron (Middle English brandire, equivalent to brand(en) to brand + ire iron) + -ing1

Words nearby brandering

branded, brandeis, brandeis, louis d., brandenburg, brander, brandering, brandes, brandied, branding iron, brandish, brandling

Definition for brandering (2 of 2)

brander
[ bran-der ]
/ ˈbræn dər /

verb (used with object) Building Trades.

to apply furring to (a surface).

verb (used without object)

to apply furring.

Origin of brander

First recorded in 1865–70; back formation from brandering