brig
The origin and history of brig.
Etymology
A shortening of "brigantine", itself from Italian brigantino. The "jail" sense developed because old brigs were sometimes used to hold prisoners.
The origin and history of brig.
A shortening of "brigantine", itself from Italian brigantino. The "jail" sense developed because old brigs were sometimes used to hold prisoners.
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