Etymology

brant

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Today it means: Any of several wild geese, of the genus Branta, that breed in the Arctic, but especially the brent goose, Branta bernicla. Full definition →

Medieval Latin Branta ← Old Norse brandgás ← Proto-Germanic *brandaz
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brant · noun1

  1. Proto-Germanic · derived from*brandaz“burning”
  2. Old Norse · derived frombrandgás“sheldrake”
  3. Medieval Latin · derived fromBranta
  4. English todaybrant

From New Latin/Medieval Latin Branta, latinized form of Old Norse brandgás (“sheldrake”), literally "burnt (black) goose," from Proto-Germanic *brandaz (“burning”) + *gans (“goose”).

brant · adjective2

  1. Proto-Germanic · inherited from*brantaz“steep, towering”
  2. Proto-West Germanic · inherited from*brant
  3. Old English · inherited frombrant“high, steep”
  4. Middle English · inherited frombrant
  5. English todaybrant

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).

Brant · proper noun3

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).

Words from the same roots

Proto-Germanic*brandaz all →

brandbrandish

Old Englishbrant all →

brent

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.