vbl. sb. [f. BRIGADE v. + -ING1.] The action of forming into brigades.

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1815.  Wellington, Lett., in Gurw., Disp., XII. 391. I have delayed the brigading of the cavalry.

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18[?].  Landor, Wks. (1868), II. 61. Angels are not promoted by brigading with sappers and miners.

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1870.  Pall Mall Gaz., 22 Oct., 12. Paris … is busy with the goose step, marching, counter-marching, and brigading.

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