brigue Meaning, Definition & Usage

Brigue noun
Etymology
F. brigue, fr. LL. briga quarrel. See Brigand.
Definitions
  1. A cabal, intrigue, faction, contention, strife, or quarrel. Obs. Chesterfield.
Brigue intransitive verb
Etymology
F. briguer. See Brigue, n.
Definitions
  1. To contend for; to canvass; to solicit. Obs. Bp. Hurd.

Webster 1913