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4 Letter Words for Brig
brig
3 Letter Words for Brig
big, gib, rbi, rib, rig
Definitions for Brig
[1] Nautical . a two-masted vessel square-rigged on both masts. (formerly, in the U.S. Navy) an armed brig-rigged or brigantine-rigged vessel. the compartment of a ship where prisoners are confined.
[2] a place of confinement or detention, especially in the U.S. Navy or Marines; guardhouse.
[3] brigade.
[4] brigadier.
[5] nautical a two-masted square-rigger
[6] mainly US a prison, esp in a navy ship
[7] a Scot and northern English word for a bridge 1
[8] Brigadier
Words related to Brig
stockade, prison, slammer, guardhouse
Words nearby Brig
brienz, brier, brierroot, brierwood, brieux, brig, brig., brig. gen., brigade, brigadier, brigadier general
Origin of Brig
First recorded in 1705–15; short for brigantine
Word origin for Brig
C18: shortened from brigantine