brigand

UK
/ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/
US
/ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

Translations

brigandnoun
brigands
pl
UK
/ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/
US
/ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/
The brigand was known for his daring raids on the village.
Разбойник был известен своими дерзкими набегами на деревню.
Additional translations
brigandverb
briganded
Past Simple
briganded
Past Participle
briganding
Gerund
Rare, chiefly historical; to rob or plunder like a brigand
brigandadjective
UK
/ˈbrɪɡənd/
US
/ˈbrɪɡənd/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to brigands or banditry

Definitions

brigandnoun
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.
The travelers were wary of brigands as they journeyed through the dense forest.
A bandit or robber, especially one belonging to an armed gang.
The notorious brigand was finally captured by the royal guards.
brigandverb
To act as a brigand; to rob or plunder violently.
Roving gangs briganded unsuspecting merchants along the trade route.
brigandadjective
Relating to or characteristic of brigands; associated with banditry.
The hills were plagued by brigand attacks throughout the winter.