Meaning of brigantine in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbrɪɡənˌtin/

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  1. Noun

    brigantine

    Etymology

    early 16th century (denoting a small vessel used by pirates): from Old French, from Italian brigantino, from brigante (see brigand)

    Definitions

    1. two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast

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