brigand
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noun \ˈbri-gənd\Definition of BRIGAND
: one who lives by plunder usually as a member of a band : bandit
— brig·and·age \-gən-dij\ noun
See Origin of BRIGAND
Middle English brigaunt, from Middle French brigand, from Old Italian brigante, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish bríg strength
First Known Use: 14th century
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