brigandism

Also found in: Legal

0.01 sec.

brig·and (br

nd)

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

[Middle English brigaunt, from Old French, from Old Italian brigante, skirmisher, from present participle of brigare, to fight; see brigade.]

brigand·age (-

n-d

j), brigand·ism n.

brigandism

the practice of pillage, often destructive, usually practiced by a band of robbers. Also brigandage. — brigand, n. — brigandish, adj.

See also: Theft

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		Dictionary browser	?		Full browser	?
theft			briefs Brienz brier brier patch Brier root brier-wood Briered brierpatch brierroot brierwood Briery brig Brig Gen Brig. Brig. Gen. brigade Brigade inspector Brigade major brigadier brigadier general brigalow brigand brigandage brigandine Brigandish brigandism brigantine Brigate Rosse Briggandage Brigge Briggs Brigham Young Brighouse Bright bright as a new penny bright blue bright lights bright side bright spark bright young thing Bright's disease bright-blindness bright-eyed Bright-harnessed bright-red Bright’s disease brighten brightening agent brightly brightly-colored brightly-coloured			Brigadier General of Marines Brigadier generals Brigadier-general Brigadier-General Royal Artillery brigadiers brigadiers brigading brigading Brigadist Brigadoon Brigalow Brigalow brigalows brigalows Brigam Young Brigan brigand brigand brigand brigand brigandage brigandage brigandage brigandage brigandine brigandine Brigandines Brigandines Brigandish Brigandish brigandism brigandry brigandry Brigands Brigands Brigands Brigandu Brigante, Cameron, Watters & Strong LLP brigantine brigantine brigantines brigantines Brigantion Brigantion Brigantis Brigantu Brigate Autonome Livornesi Brigate Rosse Brigate Rosse Brigate Rosse Brigecraft Brigecraft Brigecraft Brigecraft Brigecraft Brigerland Applied Technology College Brigg Brigg Briggandage Brigge BRIGGEN

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.

brigandism playV2('en/US/d7/d7dhsgd5drddsgdrsks5ssh5h5');playV2('en/UK/d7/d7dhsgd5drddsgdrsks5ssh5h5')

brigandism