BRANDISH
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Bran"dish (&unr_;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brandished (&unr_;); p. pr. & vb. n. Brandishing.] [OE. braundisen, F. brandir, fr. brand a sword, fr. OHG. brant brand. See Brand, n.] 1. To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.
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The quivering lance which he brandished bright.
Drake.
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2. To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.
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Bran"dish, n. A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. “Brandishes of the fan.” Tailer.
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