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brigade

1. bri.gade \brig-'a-d\ n [F, fr. It brigata, fr. brigare] 1a: a large body 
   of troops  1b: a tactical and administrative unit composed of a 
   headquarters, one or m ore units of infantry or armor, and supporting units 
   2: a group of people organized for special activity 
2. brigade vt : to form or unite into a brigade