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Meaning of brigue | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
bɹiːɡ

Definitions

  1. French spelling of Brig, Switzerland.
  2. Intrigue; secretive machinations.
    obsolete

Equivalents

Français brigue brigue
Português brigue brigue

Examples

“the rise and decay of the Papal power , the politics of that Court , the Brigues of the Cardinals , the tricks of the Conclaves”
“The main line (Thoune to Brigue) is 52 miles long, while the branch from Spiez to Bönigen is 12¾ miles in length.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Brigus Brihaspati Brikama bril Bril Bril brilacidin

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