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Definition of: brandish
(bran′dish) v.t.
To wave, shake, or flourish triumphantly, menacingly, or defiantly. See synonyms under SHAKE.
—noun A flourish, as with a weapon. [<OF brandiss-, stem of brandir <brand sword]
—brand′·ish·er noun
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