Fraternally

Fraternally
Fraternal Fra*ter"nal, a.[F. fraternel, LL. fraternalis, fr. L. fraternus, fr. frater brother. See {Brother}.] Of, pertaining to, or involving, brethren; becoming to brothers; brotherly; as, fraternal affection; a fraternal embrace. -- {Fra*ter"nal*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

An abhorred, a cursed, a fraternal war. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Fraternal love and friendship. --Addison. [1913 Webster]


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  • fraternally — adverb see fraternal …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • fraternally — adv. brotherly, in a friendly manner …   English contemporary dictionary

  • fraternally — fra·ter·nal·ly …   English syllables

  • fraternally — adverb in a brotherly manner • Derived from adjective: ↑fraternal …   Useful english dictionary

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  • fraternal — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin fraternalis, from Latin fraternus, from frater brother more at brother Date: 15th century 1. a. of, relating to, or involving brothers b. of, relating to, or being a fraternity or society …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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