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Brandish
Pronunciation : Bran"dish
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. braundisen, F. brandir, fr. brand a sword, fr. OHG. brant brand. See Brand, n.]
Definition : 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.
t. [imp. & p. p. Brandished; p. pr. & vb. n. Brandishing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Bran"dish
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. "Brandishes of the fan." Tailer.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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