Brigade

Bri·gade

Brigade

n.
  1. A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general. (Mil.)
  2. Any body of persons organized for acting or marching together under authority; as, a fire brigade.

Phrases & Compounds
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.

Brigade

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Brigaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Brigading

  1. To form into a brigade, or into brigades. (Mil.)