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- [brig-uh nd]
- /ˈbrɪg ənd/
- /ˈbrɪ.ɡən.dɪdʒ/
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- [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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