brander [bran-der] ExamplesWord Origin 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 Examples from the Web for brander Historical Examples of brander
He reminded Rachel of Brander, only Brander told secrets without trying.
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Brander was toying idly with a chain that hung about the woman’s neck.
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Out front in the half-lighted auditorium Brander suddenly left her.
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Rachel felt a relief as Brander passed out of the door with the woman.
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The thin woman, watching Brander anxiously, approached and seized his arm.
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