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[ˈbrʌðə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents
(e.g: he recognized her from her strong resemblance to her brother)
- a male associate or fellow member of an organization
(e.g: the time is coming, brothers, for us to act)
- a male fellow adherent of a religion or member of a religious denomination
Phrases:
- be one's brother's keeper
- brothers in arms
Origin
:
Old English brōthor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch broeder and German Bruder, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin frater
[ˈbrʌðə], (Interjection)
Definitions:
- used to express annoyance or surprise
(e.g: oh brother!)
Phrases:
- be one's brother's keeper
- brothers in arms
Origin
:
Old English brōthor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch broeder and German Bruder, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin frater
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