BRANDISH


Meaning of BRANDISH in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' bran-dish

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English braundisshen, from Anglo-French brandiss-, stem of brandir, from brant, braund sword, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English brand

Date: 14th century

1 : to shake or wave (as a weapon) menacingly

2 : to exhibit in an ostentatious or aggressive manner

synonyms see SWING

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.