— brandisher , n.
/bran"dish/ , v.t.
1. to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish: Brandishing his sword, he rode into battle.
n.
2. a flourish or waving, as of a weapon.
[ 1275-1325; ME bra ( u ) ndisshen brandiss- (long s. of brandir, deriv. of brand sword 2 ]
Syn. 1. swing, flaunt, wield, display.