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.

Bran"dish, n. A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. "Brandishes of the fan." Tailer.

• Move or swing back and forth as if demonstrating.
  
• The act of flourishing or waving.