Meaning of brig in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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)

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