Definition of "Brand" :

noun: a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

noun: a recognizable kind

"There's a new brand of hero in the movies now."

noun: a symbol of disgrace or infamy

noun: identification mark on skin, made by burning

noun: a name given to a product or service

noun: a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

verb: mark or expose as infamous

"She was branded a loose woman."

verb: mark with a brand or trademark

"When this product is not branded it sells for a lower price."

verb: to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

verb: burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals