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Pronunciation : Bri*gade"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. brigade, fr. It. brigata troop, crew, brigade, originally, a contending troop, fr. briga trouble, quarrel. See Brigand.]
Definition : 1. (Mil.)

Defn: A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general.

Note: Two or more brigades constitute a division, commanded by a major general; two or more divisions constitute an army corps, or corps d'arm?e. [U.S.]

2. Any body of persons organized for acting or marching together under authority; as, a fire brigade. Brigade inspector, an officer whose duty is to inspect troops in companies before they are mustered into service. -- Brigade major, an officer who may be attached to a brigade to assist the brigadier in his duties.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Bri*gade"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To form into a brigade, or into brigades.

t. [imp. & p. p. Brigaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Brigading.] (Mil.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913