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brigand

[ brig-uhnd ]

noun

  1. a bandit, especially one of a band of robbers in mountain or forest regions.

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brigand

/ ˈ²ú°ùɪɡə²Ô»å /

noun

  1. a bandit or plunderer, esp a member of a gang operating in mountainous areas
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²ú°ù¾±²µ²¹²Ô»å²¹²µ±ð, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of brigand1

1350–1400; variant of Middle English briga ( u ) nt < Middle French brigand < Old Italian brigante companion, member of an armed company, equivalent to brig ( are ) to treat, deal (with), make war (derivative of briga trouble, strife; of uncertain origin) + -ante -ant
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of brigand1

C14: from Old French, from Old Italian brigante fighter, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin
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Set upon by brigands, she dispatches them all — to her own amazement and delight — with superhuman strength and speed and the usual repertoire of martial arts twirls, kicks and dodges.

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They want more than someone who is the same age as Trump running against the brigand.

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The aliens and brigands still look like summer-stock extras, and the cannon fodder among the junior officers can still be discerned a mile off.

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Black and brown police officers fought back against Trump's brigands.

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Not only that, the medieval lord was also the primary unit of legal, civic and military power, often serving as the first stop for legal matters and the first defense against brigands and rival kingdoms.

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