\Brig"an*tine\, n. [F. brigantin, fr. It. brigantino,
originally, a practical vessel. See {Brigand}, and cf.
{Brig}]
1. A practical vessel. [Obs.]

2. A two-masted, square-rigged vessel, differing from a brig
   in that she does not carry a square mainsail.

3. See {Brigandine}.