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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Saúl is a brigand while Isabella is a noblewoman, and the tale tells of the couple’s struggle as their families oppose their union.

Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Scavenger is a brigand Gawain encounters on his journey.

BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2021 The ruler tops out at seven feet six inches, suggesting an absolutely colossal brigand.

Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2021 Across the pastures, gangs of grandchildren ran like brigands.

Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2019 As Robin Hood, Daniel Reese creates a flesh-and-blood version of the storybook character, imbuing the Middle Ages brigand with a conscience for the poor and some humorous frailties.

Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 31 July 2017 Traveling by road even a few dozen miles outside the city can be a dicey proposition because of insurgents and brigands.

David Jolly, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2016 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English brigaunt, from Middle French brigand, from Old Italian brigante, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish bríg strength

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	brigand
释义	brigand noun brig·and ˈbri-gənd : one who lives by plunder usually as a member of a band : bandit brigandage ˈbri-gən-dij noun Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Saúl is a brigand while Isabella is a noblewoman, and the tale tells of the couple’s struggle as their families oppose their union. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Scavenger is a brigand Gawain encounters on his journey. BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2021 The ruler tops out at seven feet six inches, suggesting an absolutely colossal brigand. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2021 Across the pastures, gangs of grandchildren ran like brigands. Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2019 As Robin Hood, Daniel Reese creates a flesh-and-blood version of the storybook character, imbuing the Middle Ages brigand with a conscience for the poor and some humorous frailties. Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 31 July 2017 Traveling by road even a few dozen miles outside the city can be a dicey proposition because of insurgents and brigands. David Jolly, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2016 See More Word History Etymology Middle English brigaunt, from Middle French brigand, from Old Italian brigante, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish bríg strength First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above brigand noun as in bandit formal + old-fashioned a person who commits robbery usually as part of a group Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bandit highwayman criminal pirate assassin outlaw desperado ruffian felon offender mafioso lawbreaker gangster thug crook perpetrator malefactor hoodlum scoundrel hooligan gunman perp mobster villain goon robber thief bravo hood rowdy gorilla gangsta roughneck punk bully tough gangbanger pickpocket yob racketeer swindler cutthroat toughie yobbo plug-ugly vandal toughy mug juvenile delinquent tearaway
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brigand

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