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 units
2 : a group of people organized for special activity