Main Entry: brig·and

Pronunciation: \ˈbri-gənd\

Function: noun

Etymology: 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

Date: 14th century

: one who lives by plunder usually as a member of a band : bandit

— brig·and·age \-gən-dij\ noun