Bran"dish (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Brandished (?); 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.
The quivering lance which he brandished bright.
Drake.
2. To play with; to flourish; as, to
brandish syllogisms.
Bran"dish, n. A flourish, as with a
weapon, whip, etc. "Brandishes of the fan."
Tailer.