Brand new
Etymology:
The phrase "brand new" is thought to have originated in the early 19th century. The word "brand" in this context refers to the burning of a brand or mark onto livestock to identify ownership. A "new brand" would therefore indicate an animal that had not yet been marked and was therefore considered to be in pristine condition.
Meaning:
"Brand new" means new, unused, or in perfect condition. It can also be used to describe something that is novel or different from anything seen before.
Origin:
The first recorded use of the phrase "brand new" appeared in the 1814 book "The Adventures of Roderick Random" by Tobias Smollett. In the book, the character Strap uses the phrase to describe a pair of shoes that he has just bought.
The phrase quickly became popular and has been used ever since to describe anything that is new and in good condition.
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