BRIGADIER


Meaning of BRIGADIER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ bri-g ə - ' dir

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from brigade

Date: 1678

1 : an officer in the British army commanding a brigade and ranking immediately below a major general

2 : BRIGADIER GENERAL

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