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 BrigandBrigantine (3 syl.) 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Brigandine.
 
The armour of a brigand, consisting of small plates of iron on quilted linen, and covered with leather, hemp, or something of the kind.   1
 


 BrigandBrigantine (3 syl.) 

 
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