brand (subs.) Copy link Outline I. A burning or burnt piece of woodII. A mark made by burning1. nŏta (prop. of the censor's mark of disgrace)2. stigma, ătis, n. (a mark, usually consisting of a letter or letters, branded upon slaves, especially runaways)III. A sword • brand (subs.): I. A burning or burnt piece of wood: torris v. fire-brand. II. A mark made by burning: 1. nŏta (prop. of the censor's mark of disgrace): Virg.: Suet. 2. stigma, ătis, n. (a mark, usually consisting of a letter or letters, branded upon slaves, especially runaways): to put a b. upon any one, alicui stigmata imponere, Vitr.; alicujus fronti stigmata imprimere, Petr. Also of any mark of disgrace, aliquem stigmate notare, Mart. Phr.: a b. on the forehead, frontis inscriptio, Petr.: v. mark, stigma. III. A sword: q. v.