(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 brigandage noun brigandry noun 语源
late Middle English (also denoting AN irregular foot soldier): from Old French, from Italian brigante, literally ('person) contending', from brigare 'contend' (see brigade)