Brandish \Bran"dish\, 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.]
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.