*se brandiller, v.r., to swing.

*brandilloire, n.f., swing, see-saw; (agri.) swing-plough.

brandir, v.a., to brandish, to swing; to flourish; (carp.) to pin.

brandon, n.m., torch, wisp of lighted straw; fire-brand, flake of fire. — de discorde; cause of discord.

brandonner, v.a., to place brands in to mark the seizure of a field.

branlant, -e, adj., shaking, loose; wagging, tottering.

branle, n.m., jogging, push, shake, swing, tossing, motion, shaking; peal; sort of dance, brawl; hammock; (nav.) hammock. Être en —; to be in motion. Donner le —; to set going. Mener le —; to lead the dance.

branle-bas, n.m., () (nav.) clearing, for action. Faire le —; to clear the decks. —! up all hammocks!

branlement (branl-mān), n.m., jogging; shaking, swinging; tottering.

branle-queue, n.m., () (orni.) wag-tail; dish-washer.