Bri*gade" , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brigaded;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Brigading.]
(Mil.) To form into a brigade, or into brigades.
Bri*gade" (&?;), n. [F. brigade, fr. It. brigata troop, crew, brigade, originally, a contending troop, fr. briga trouble, quarrel. See Brigand.]
1. (Mil.) A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general.
&fist; Two or more
brigades constitute a division, commanded by a major general; two or more divisions constitute an army corps, or corps d'armée. [U.S.]
2. Any body of
persons organized 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.
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