brandish
[ bran-dish ]
/ ˈbræn dɪʃ /
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verb (used with object)
to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish: Brandishing his sword, he rode into battle.
noun
a flourish or waving, as of a weapon.
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Origin of brandish
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British Dictionary definitions for brandish
brandish
/ (ˈbrændɪʃ) /
verb (tr)
to wave or flourish (a weapon) in a triumphant, threatening, or ostentatious way
noun
a threatening or defiant flourish
Derived forms of brandish
brandisher, nounWord Origin for brandish
C14: from Old French brandir, from brand sword, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brant weapon
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