\Bran"lin\, n. [Scot. branlie fr. brand.] (Zo["o]l.)
A young salmon or parr, in the stage in which it has
transverse black bands, as if burned by a gridiron.

\Bran"lin\, n. [See {Brand}.]
A small red worm or larva, used as bait for small fresh-water
fish; -- so called from its red color.