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Webster 1913 Edition


Brandish

Bran′dish

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Brandished
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Brandishing
.]
[OE.
braundisen
, F.
brandir
, fr.
brand
a sword, fr. OHG.
brant
brand. See
Brand
,
Noun.
]
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
syllogisms
.

Bran′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.