n. [ F. brigue, fr. LL. briga quarrel. See Brigand. ] A cabal, intrigue, faction, contention, strife, or quarrel. [ Obs. ] Chesterfield. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. [ F. briguer. See Brigue, n. ] To contend for; to canvass; to solicit. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hurd. [ 1913 Webster ]