Brigous

/ˈbrɪɡəs/ adjective

Archaic or dialectal term meaning quarrelsome, contentious, or prone to brawling.

From 'brig' (possibly from Scandinavian sources meaning 'to quarrel') plus the suffix '-ous' (from Latin '-osus', meaning 'full of'). An obsolete English word reflecting older conflict-oriented vocabulary.

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