Branntwein

== German == === Etymology === From late Middle High German brantwīn, contraction of older gebranter wīn, which latter is equivalent to modern gebrannter Wein (“distilled wine”, literally “burnt wine”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbʁantˌvaɪ̯n/ === Noun === Branntwein m (strong, genitive Branntweines or Branntweins, plural Branntweine) (dated) brandy (distilled wine) Synonym: Weinbrand (by extension) liquor (any distilled alcohol) Synonyms: Schnaps, Spirituose ==== Usage notes ==== Not in common use except as technical term in German taxation laws (Branntweinsteuer, Branntweinmonopol) until 2018. ==== Declension ==== === References === === Further reading === “Branntwein” in Duden online “Branntwein” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache