A Quick and Simple Dictionary

brand

1. Noun.  (archaic, _) A piece of wood red-hot, or still burning, from the fire.
2. Noun.  (archaic) A sword.
3. Noun.  A mark of ownership made by burning, e.g. on cattle.
4. Noun.  A branding iron.
5. Noun.  A name, symbol, logo, or other item used to distinguish a product, service, or it provider.
6. Noun.  A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.
7. Noun.  Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style, manner.
8. Noun.  The reputation among some population of an organization, of the products sold under a particular brand name, or of a person.
9. Verb.  (transitive) To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
10. Verb.  (transitive) To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
11. Verb.  (transitive) To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.
12. Verb.  (transitive) To stigmatize, label (someone).
13. Verb.  (transitive, marketing) To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.
14. Adjective.  (context, advertising) Associated with a particular product, service, or company.