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   Brandish , 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.]
   To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.
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   The quivering lance which he brandished bright.
   Drake.
   
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   To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.
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   Brandish, n. A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. “Brandishes of the fan.”
   Tailer.
   
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