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brigade

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1bri·gade

noun \bri-ˈgād\

Definition of BRIGADE

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

Examples of BRIGADE

  1. The morality brigade insists that the book be censored.
  2. <a clean-up brigade put the parish hall back in good order>

Origin of BRIGADE

French, from Italian brigata, from brigare to fight — more at brigand
First Known Use: 1634

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

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