probably from the name Brannigan
1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1
bran-new
brannigan
branning
“Brannigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brannigan. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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