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.