Brigue

(breeg), n. [Fr. brigue, It. & L. Lat. briga, Pr., Sp., & Pg. brega, trouble, strife, business. Cf. Ir. & Gael. bri, brigh, anger, power, energy, virtue.] A cabal; intrigue; faction; contention; strife; quarrel. [Obs.] Chaucer. Chesterfield.

(breeg), v. i. [Fr. briguer, It. brigare, Pg. brigar, Sp. bregar. See supra.] To canvass; to solicit; to contend. [Obs.] Hurd.