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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024bran•dish /ˈbrændɪʃ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to shake, wave, or display (something), esp. in a threatening way:the gunman brandishing his weapon.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bran•dish (bran′dish),USA pronunciation v.t. - to shake or wave, as a weapon;
flourish:Brandishing his sword, he rode into battle. n. - a flourish or waving, as of a weapon.
- Gmc). See brand, -ish2
- Anglo-French, Middle French brandiss- (long stem of brandir, derivative of brand sword
- Middle English bra(u)ndisshen 1275–1325
bran′dish•er, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged swing, flaunt, wield, display.
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