English Explanatory Dictionary

brigand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An outlaw or bandit.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ en-us-brigand.ogg

Word forms

brigand brigands

Etymology

From Middle English brigaunt, bregaund circa 1400, from Old French brigand (“foot soldier”) attested from 1421, from Italian briga (“trouble, bother”), perhaps ultimately of Proto-Germanic or Celtic origin.

Related words

brigandage brigandine blackguard mercenary soldier of fortune jerk villain

Derived words

brigandess brigandish brigandism brigandry
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