brig
[ brig ]
noun
Nautical.
a two-masted vessel square-rigged on both masts.
(formerly, in the U.S. Navy) an armed brig-rigged or brigantine-rigged vessel.
the compartment of a ship where prisoners are confined.
a place of confinement or detention, especially in the U.S. Navy or Marines; guardhouse.
Origin of brig
1First recorded in 1705–15; short for brigantine
Other definitions for Brig. (2 of 2)
Brig.
abbreviation
brigade.
brigadier.
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British Dictionary definitions for brig (1 of 3)
brig1
/ (brɪɡ) /
noun
nautical a two-masted square-rigger
mainly US a prison, esp in a navy ship
Origin of brig
1C18: shortened from brigantine
British Dictionary definitions for brig (2 of 3)
brig2
/ (brɪɡ) /
noun
a Scot and northern English word for a bridge 1
British Dictionary definitions for Brig. (3 of 3)
Brig.
abbreviation for
Brigadier
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