Meaning of brigade in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /brɪˈɡeɪd/

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  1. Verb

    brigade

    Definitions

    1. form or unite into a brigade

  2. Noun

    brigade

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from French, from Italian brigata‘company’, from brigare‘contend’, from briga‘strife’

    Definitions

    1. army unit smaller than a division

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