BRIGAND


Meaning of BRIGAND in English

[ 'brɪg(ə)nd ]

■ noun a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.

Derivatives

~age noun

~ry noun

Origin

ME: from OFr., from Ital. brigante , lit. '(person) contending', from brigare (see brigade ).

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