n.
Pronunciation: ' bri-g ə nd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English brigaunt, from Middle French brigand, from Old Italian brigante, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish bríg strength
Date: 14th century
: one who lives by plunder usually as a member of a band : BANDIT
– brig · and · age \ -g ə n-dij \ noun