Meaning of brigand in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbrɪɡənd/

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  1. Noun

    brigand

    Etymology

    late Middle English (also denoting an irregular foot soldier): from Old French, from Italian brigante, literally ‘(person) contending’, from brigare‘contend’ (see brigade)

    Definitions

    1. an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

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