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brotherly
(brother¦ly)
Pronunciation:
/ˈbrʌðəli/
adjective
typical of how brothers behave towards each other; fraternal:
he and I had such a brotherly bond
showing affection and concern; affectionate:
you could feel the warmth and the brotherly kindness
Derivatives
brotherliness
noun
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