brandlingPronunciation: /ˈbrandlɪŋ/Definition of brandling noun a red earthworm with rings of a brighter colour, typically found in manure, and used as bait by anglers and in composting kitchen waste. Eisenia fetida, family Lumbricidae Origin: mid 17th century: from brand + -lingbrandling in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of brandling in the US English dictionary