brigandine

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English brigandyn, brigantien, attested by 1456 (eventually displacing the slightly earlier synonym brigander), from Old French brigandine, from brigand + -ine.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌdiːn/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌdin/, /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌdaɪn/

Noun

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brigandine (plural brigandines)

  1. (historical) A coat of armor for the body, consisting of scales or plates, sometimes overlapping each other, generally of metal, sewn or riveted under or onto canvas or linen or other material.
    • 1611, The Holy Bible, [] (King James Version), London: [] Robert Barker, [], →OCLC, Jeremiah 46:4:
      Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines.
    • 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 19:
      The brigandine takes its name from the troops, by which it was first worn, who were called brigans, they were a kind of light armed irregular foot, much addicted to plunder, whence it is probable the appellation of brigands was given to other freebooters.
    • 2000, George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords, Bantam, published 2011, page 176:
      Red-haired and freckled, he wore a studded brigantine, high boots, fingerless leather gloves, and a quiver on his back.

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Noun

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brigandine f (plural brigandines)

  1. brigandine

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