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 Bran·dish v. 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 syllogisms.