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brigandage

brig·and
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [brig-uh nd]
    • /ˈbrɪg ənd/
    • /ˈbrɪ.ɡən.dɪdʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brig-uh nd]
    • /ˈbrɪg ənd/

Definitions of brigandage word

  • noun brigandage plundering by brigands 3
  • noun brigandage a bandit, especially one of a band of robbers in mountain or forest regions. 1
  • noun brigandage The lifestyle of a brigand. 0

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Origin of brigandage

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; variant of Middle English briga(u)nt < Middle French brigand < Old Italian brigante companion, member of an armed company, equivalent to brig(are) to treat, deal (with), make war (derivative of briga trouble, strife; of uncertain origin) + -ante -ant

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Parts of speech for Brigandage

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

brigandage popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

brigandage usage trend in Literature

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