English Explanatory Dictionary

brigue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Intrigue; secretive machinations.
verb
  1. To achieve or obtain by underhand methods.
name
  1. French spelling of Brig, Switzerland.

Pronunciation

/bɹiːɡ/

Word forms

brigue brigues briguing brigued

Etymology

Borrowed from French brigue, of uncertain origin. Compare Italian briga, Spanish brega.

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