Meaning of brig in English

1. Pronunciation

   /brɪɡ/

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1. Noun

   brig

   Etymology

   early 18th century: abbreviation of brigantine (the original sense)

   Definitions

   1. two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
2. 2. a penal institution (especially on board a ship)