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Webster 1913 Edition
Brandish
Bran′dish
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Brandished
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Brandishing
.] 1.
To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.
The quivering lance which he
brandished
bright. Drake.
2.
To play with; to flourish;
as, to
. brandish
syllogismsBran′dish
,Noun.
A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc.
“Brandishes of the fan.” Tailer.
Webster 1828 Edition
Brandish
BRAND'ISH
, v.t.1.
To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise, and move in various directions; to shake or flourish; as, to brandish a sword or a cane. It often indicates threatening.2.
To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.