Brigade

n.	1.	(Mil.) A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general.
	2.	Any body of persons organized for acting or marching together under authority; as, a fire brigade. 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.
v. t.	1.	(Mil.) To form into a brigade, or into brigades. [imp. & p. p. Brigaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Brigading.]

Noun	1.	brigade - army unit smaller than a division
Verb	1.	brigade - form or unite into a brigade

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