brotherly

English

/ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/, /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or characteristic of brothers.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English brotherly inherited from Old English brōþorlīċ inherited from Proto-Germanic *brōþērlīkaz suffix from English brother.

Origin

English

brother

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