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Brigantine \Brig"an*tine\, n. [F. brigantin, fr. It. brigantino,
originally, a practical vessel. See {Brigand}, and cf.
{Brig}]
1. A practical vessel. [Obs.]
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2. A two-masted, square-rigged vessel, differing from a brig
in that she does not carry a square mainsail.
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3. See {Brigandine}.
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Brigandine \Brig"an*dine\, n. [F. brigandine (cf. It.
brigantina), fr. OF. brigant. See {Brigand}.]
A coast of armor for the body, consisting of scales or
plates, sometimes overlapping each other, generally of metal,
and sewed to linen or other material. It was worn in the
Middle Ages. [Written also {brigantine}.] --Jer. xlvi. 4.
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Then put on all thy gorgeous arms, thy helmet,
And brigandine of brass. --Milton.
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