Definition of node. 1  1a : a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint)b : a discrete mass of one kind of tissue enclosed in tissue of a different kind. 2  2 : an entangling complication (as in a drama) : predicament.
A Second World War British soldier selects a jacket for his demob suit. These suits are one of the possible origins of the phrase. The full monty (or the full Monty) is a British slang phrase of uncertain origin. It is generally used to mean everything which is necessary, appropriate or possible; âthe worksâ.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia. 1  To move or wave, as a weapon; raise and move in various directions; shake or flourish about: as, to brandish a sword or a cane. 2  Figuratively, to play with; flourish: as, âto brandish syllogisms,â. 3  To move with a flourish; toss.  n. A shake or flourish, as of a weapon.