brannigan

noun

bran·​ni·​gan ˈbra-ni-gən How to pronounce brannigan (audio)
1
: a drinking spree
2

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Brannigan

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brannigan was in 1892

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“Brannigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brannigan. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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