Main Entry:

¹bri·gade

Pronunciation:

\bri-ˈgād\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French, from Italian brigata, from brigare to fight — more at brigand

Date:

1634

1 a: a large body of troops b: a tactical and administrative unit composed of a headquarters, one or more units of infantry or armor, and supporting units2: a group of people organized for special activity