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BRETHREN

\bɹˈɛðɹən], \bɹˈɛðɹən], \b_ɹ_ˈɛ_ð_ɹ_ə_n]\

Definitions of BRETHREN

2006 - WordNet 3.0
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Plural of brother; used in solemn address and to the members of religious orders.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Plur. Of BROTHER.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Of brother, esp. members of the same society.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

Brothers.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Members of the same society or profession.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The plural of Brother.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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