I. bri-ˈgād noun
Etymology: French, from Italian brigata, from brigare to fight — more at brigand
Date: 1634
1.
a. : a large body of troops
b. : a tactical and administrative unit composed of a headquarters, one or more units of infantry or armor, and supporting units
2. : a group of people organized for special activity
II. transitive verb
( bri·gad·ed ; bri·gad·ing )
Date: 1781
: to form or unite into a brigade