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Webster 1913 Edition

Brigade

Bri-gade′

,
Noun.
[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.
☞ 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.

Bri-gade′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Brigaded
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Brigading
.]
(Mil.)
To form into a brigade, or into brigades.

Webster 1828 Edition

Brigade

BRIGA'DE

,
Noun.
A party or division of troops, or soldiers,whether cavalry or infantry, regular or militia, commanded by a brigadier. It consists of an indeterminate number of regiments, squadrons, of battalions. A brigade of horse is a body of eight or ten squadrons; of infantry, four, five, or six battalions, or regiments.

BRIGA'DE

,
Verb.
T.
To form into a brigade, or into brigades.

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