The word brigand entered English as brigant via French from Italian as early as 1400. Under the laws of war, soldiers acting on their own recognizance without operating in chain of command …

The meaning of BRIGAND is one who lives by plunder usually as a member of a band : bandit.

BRIGAND definition: a bandit, especially one of a band of robbers in mountain or forest regions. See examples of brigand used in a sentence.

brigand (ˈbrɪɡənd) n (Professions) a bandit or plunderer, esp a member of a gang operating in mountainous areas [C14: from Old French, from Old Italian brigante fighter, from brigare to …

A brigand is someone who attacks people and robs them, especially in mountains or forests.

BRIGAND definition: 1. a thief with a weapon, especially one of a group living in the countryside and stealing from…. Learn more.

Definition of brigand noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

brigand, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

The word “brigand” conjures images of outlaws, bandits, and rebels lurking in the shadows of history. Derived from ancient roots, “brigand” has evolved to describe those who live outside …

Nov 15, 2025 · brigand (feminine brigande, masculine plural brigands, feminine plural brigandes) (Louisiana, Cajun) mischievous