BRANDISHED

Verb

brandished

simple past tense and past participle of brandish

Source: Wiktionary


BRANDISH

Bran"dish, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brandished; p. pr. & vb. n. Brandishing.] Etym: [OE. braundisen, F. brandir, fr. brand a sword, fr. OHG. brant brand. 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.

Bran"dish, n.

Definition: A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. "Brandishes of the fan." Tailer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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