\Brigue\, n. [F. brigue, fr. LL. briga quarrel. See
{Brigand}.]
A cabal, intrigue, faction, contention, strife, or quarrel.
[Obs.] --Chesterfield.

\Brigue\, v. i. [F. briguer. See {Brigue}, n.]
To contend for; to canvass; to solicit. [Obs.] --Bp. Hurd.