Brother-slayer

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who kills or murders one's brother; a fratricide rare

Synonyms

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fratricide

Etymology

From Middle English brodyr slaer, from Old English brōþorslaga, equivalent to brother + slayer.

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