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Definition of Brigade
1. Noun. Army unit smaller than a division.
2. Verb. Form or unite into a brigade.
Definition of Brigade
1. n. A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general.
2. v. t. To form into a brigade, or into brigades.
Definition of Brigade
1. to group together [v -GADED, -GADING, -GADES]
Medical Definition of Brigade
1. 1. A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general. Two or more brigades constitute a division, commanded by a major general; two or more divisions constitute an army corps, or corps d'armee. 2. Any body of persons organised for acting or marching together under authority; as, a fire brigade. Brigade inspector, an officer whose duty is to inspect troops in companies before they are mustered into service. Brigade major, an officer who may be attached to a brigade to assist the brigadier in his duties. Origin: F. Brigade, fr. It. Brigata troop, crew, brigade, originally, a contending troop, fr. Briga trouble, quarrel. See Brigand. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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