[f. BRANDISH v. + -ING2.] a. Vibrating, quivering. † b. Gleaming, flashing, sparkling.
1581. W. Warren (title), The brandishing brightnes off an English Gentlewoman.
1658. Rowland, trans. Moufet’s Theat. Ins., 1130. They move in a brandishing manner.
1660. Boyle, New Exp. Phys.-Mech., i. 25. The vehement agitation, and brandishing motion.
