brigand
/ˈbrɪgənd/noun
- poetic/literary a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains〈诗/文〉(出没于山林中的)土匪, 强盗。
派生词
brigandage
nounbrigandry
noun词源
late Middle English (also denoting AN irregular foot soldier): from Old French, from Italian brigante, literally '(person) contending', from brigare 'contend' (see BRIGADE).