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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of brotherred. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of brother form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

All synonyms

brethrenbuddyfriarsisterabbacomesabbot

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English brotherrede (“brotherhood”). More at brotherred.

Etymology 2

From brother (verb).

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