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.