Definition of Brigand

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

Exact synonyms: Bandit
Generic synonyms: Stealer, Thief

Definition of Brigand

1. n. A light-armed, irregular foot soldier.

Definition of Brigand

1. Noun. An outlaw or bandit. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Brigand

1. a bandit [n -S] - See also: bandit

Lexicographical Neighbors of Brigand

brigaded
brigader
brigaders
brigades
brigadier
brigadier general
brigadier generals
brigadiers
brigadiership
brigadierships
brigading
brigadista
brigadistas
brigalow
brigalows
brigand (current term)
brigandage
brigandages
brigandine
brigandines
brigandish
brigandism
brigandisms
brigands
brigantine
brigantines
brigge
bright
bright's disease
bright-eyed

Literary usage of Brigand

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Brigandage in South Italy by David Hilton Wheeler (1864)
"The political situation in 1808—The allied fleets—Thirty-three thousand crimes in one year—Rocco Sileo and his son— The iron hand of Murat—The brigand ..."

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