BRIGUE

Etymology

Noun

brigue (plural brigues)

(obsolete) Intrigue; secretive machinations.

Verb

brigue (third-person singular simple present brigues, present participle briguing, simple past and past participle brigued)

(obsolete) To achieve or obtain by underhand methods.

Source: Wiktionary


Brigue, n. Etym: [F. brigue, fr. LL. briga quarrel. See Brigand.]

Definition: A cabal, intrigue, faction, contention, strife, or quarrel. [Obs.] Chesterfield.

Brigue, v. i. Etym: [F. briguer. See Brigue, n.]

Definition: To contend for; to canvass; to solicit. [Obs.] Bp. Hurd.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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