ˈbrigənd sometimes brə̇ˈgand or -ˈgaa(ə)nd noun
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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 brīg strength, virtue, Welsh bri fame, honor
: one who lives by plunder usually as a member of a band : bandit