brigand

[ brig-uhnd ]
/ ˈbrɪg ənd /

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

outlaw, highwayman, desperado, cutthroat.

OTHER WORDS FROM brigand

brig·and·age, noun brig·and·ish, adjective brig·and·ish·ly, adverb

Words nearby brigand

brig. gen., brigade, brigadier, brigadier general, brigalow, brigand, brigandine, brigantine, briggs, briggsian logarithm, brigham

Example sentences from the Web for brigandage

British Dictionary definitions for brigandage

brigand
/ (ˈbrɪɡənd) /

noun

a bandit or plunderer, esp a member of a gang operating in mountainous areas

Derived forms of brigand

brigandage or brigandry, noun

Word Origin for brigand

C14: from Old French, from Old Italian brigante fighter, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin