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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Brigade

/brəg-ād'/ · Bri·gade · IPA /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/
01 n. A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general.
  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.(Mil.)
  2. 2.
    Any body of persons organized for acting or marching together under authority; as, a fire brigade.
Phrases & compounds
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.
02 v. t. To form into a brigade, or into brigades.
imp. & p. p. Brigaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Brigading
  1. 1.
    To form into a brigade, or into brigades.(Mil.)