Brandish

[imp. & p. p. BRANDISHED; p. pr. & vb. n. BRANDISHING.] [Fr., Pr., & Pg. brandir, It. brandire, Sp. blandir, from brand, a sword. 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. Locke.