Main Entry: ¹bran·dish

Pronunciation: \ˈbran-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