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.
☞ 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.