brigand

[ brig-uhnd ]
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noun
  1. a bandit, especially one of a band of robbers in mountain or forest regions.

Origin of brigand

1
1350–1400; variant of Middle English briga(u)nt<Middle French brigand<Old Italian brigante companion, member of an armed company, equivalent to brig(are) to treat, deal (with), make war (derivative of briga trouble, strife; of uncertain origin) + -ante-ant

Other words for brigand

Other words from brigand

  • brig·and·age, noun
  • brig·and·ish, adjective
  • brig·and·ish·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for brigand

brigand

/ (ˈbrɪɡənd) /


noun
  1. a bandit or plunderer, esp a member of a gang operating in mountainous areas

Origin of brigand

1
C14: from Old French, from Old Italian brigante fighter, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin

Derived forms of brigand

  • brigandage or brigandry, noun

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