[Cf. Ger. kornbrantwein, Du. korenbrandewijn, Da. kornbrændeviin, etc.] Spirits distilled from grain; whisky.
1704. Lond. Gaz., No. 4022/2. [In S. Germany] a Quart of Corn Brandy [is sold] for 3 Dollars.
1845. [C. H. J. Anderson], Swedish Brothers, 8. I shall want some of your corn-brandy, as well within as without, for I feel uncommon faint.
1863. Baring-Gould, Iceland, 161. Cornbrandythe taste of which resembles spirits of wine out of a Castor oil bottle.