Brandish

Definition of Brandish

Bran´dish
v. t.1.To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.
[imp. & p. p. Brandished ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. Brandishing.]
The quivering lance which he brandished bright.
- Drake.
2.To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.
n.1.A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc.

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