Brigade \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.
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Note: Two or more brigades constitute a division, commanded
by a major general; two or more divisions constitute an
army corps, or corps d'arm['e]e. [U.S.]
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2. Any body of persons organized for acting or marching together under authority; as, a fire brigade. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
Brigade \Bri*gade"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brigaded; p. pr. &
vb. n. Brigading.]
(Mil.)
To form into a brigade, or into brigades.
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brigade
noun1: army unit smaller than a division
verb
1: form or unite into a brigade
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