brigand
[brig-uhnd]
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noun
a bandit, especially one of a band of robbers in mountain or forest regions.
Origin of brigand
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
Synonyms for brigand
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Related Words for brigands
outlaw, desperado, thief, highwayman, bandit, soldier, pirate, robber, marauder, pillager, footpad, freebooterExamples from the Web for brigands
Contemporary Examples of brigands
The Rome government dismissed these peasant rebels as mere "brigands."
Oh how often have knowledge and keen wits and understandings/ Been as deadly as brigands or ghouls to the wayfarer.
Historical Examples of brigands
In April, 1870, a party of English travelers in Greece were seized by brigands.
The Grand Old ManRichard B. Cook
"Brigands of the Moon" is getting more and more interesting.
He was a victim of the band of brigands commanded by Beau-Francois.
A Zola DictionaryJ. G. Patterson
Angers has fallen, and now the brigands are threatening Nantes itself.
The Historical Nights' EntertainmentRafael Sabatini
What have you done with the fifteen brigands I sent you this evening?
The Historical Nights' EntertainmentRafael Sabatini
brigand
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Word Origin for brigand
C14: from Old French, from Old Italian brigante fighter, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin
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