brigandish

brig·and

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brig-uh nd]
- /ˈbrɪg ənd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brig-uh nd]
- /ˈbrɪg ənd/

Definitions of brigandish word

noun brigandish a bandit, especially one of a band of robbers in mountain or forest regions. 1
adjective brigandish like a brigand or robber. 0

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Origin of brigandish

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 Brigandish

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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brigandish 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.

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