brigand

The definition of brigand is a robber or bandit.

(noun)

An example of brigand is a robber who steals from campers out for a hike.

See brigand in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a bandit, usually one of a roving band

Origin: ME brigaunt < OFr < OIt brigante < brigare: see brigade

See brigand in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A robber or bandit, especially one of an outlaw band.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English brigaunt

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Old Italian brigante, skirmisher

Origin: , from

Origin: present participle of brigare, to fight; see brigade

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