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Brandish
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. "Brandishes of the fan." Tailer.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
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.