brant
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brant¹
- /bɹænt/
Rhymes with -ænt
Where it comes from
From New Latin/Medieval Latin Branta, latinized form of Old Norse brandgás (“sheldrake”), literally "burnt (black) goose," from Proto-Germanic *brandaz (“burning”) + *gans (“goose”).
noun brants · brant
- Any of several wild geese, of the genus Branta, that breed in the Arctic, but especially the brent goose, Branta bernicla. I have given you roe and reindeer, / I have given you brant and beaver, / Filled the marshes full of wild-fowl, / Filled the rivers full of fishes; / Why then are you not contented? / Why then will you hunt each other?
brant²
- /bɹænt/
Rhymes with -ænt
Where it comes from
From Middle English brant, from Old English brant (“high, steep”), from Proto-West Germanic *brant, from Proto-Germanic *brantaz (“steep, towering”). Cognate with Scots brent, Old Norse brantr, brattr (Faroese and Icelandic brattur, Danish brat, Norwegian Bokmål bratt, Swedish brant).
adjective more brant · most brant · brent
- steep, precipitous. Grapes grow on the brant rocks so wonderfully that ye will marvel how any man dare climb up to them.
- smooth; unwrinkled Your bonnie brow was brent.
Brant³
- /bɹænt/
Rhymes with -ænt
Where it comes from
English, German, Jewish and Dutch surname, variant of Brand.
The family name Brant is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "brant," meaning "fire" or "flame." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate personality.
The family name Brant has several variations that have emerged over time. One common variation is Brandt, which is a popular spelling in Germany and other European countries. Another variation is Bronte, which has Italian origins and is associated with the famous Bronte sisters. Brantley is another variation that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. This variation adds a suffix to the original name, giving it a more modern and unique sound. Brantson is yet another variation that has emerged, often used as a surname or a given name. It adds a suffix to the original name, similar to Brantley. These variations of the family name Brant showcase the diverse ways in which names can evolve and adapt over time.
The municipality in Ontario is named after Mohawk political leader Joseph Brant (1743 - 1807).
proper noun
- A surname.
- A township and unincorporated community therein, in Saginaw County, Michigan.
- A town in Erie County, New York.
- An unincorporated community in the town of Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin.
- A hamlet in Vulcan County, Alberta, Canada.
- A municipality in Ontario, Canada, named Brant County or the County of Brant.
- A river, the River Brant in Lincolnshire, England, a tributary of the River Witham.
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title = {brant},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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