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brer

Pronunciation: /brɛː/
Definition of brer

noun

US dialect
  • used as an informal title before a man’s name:Brer Jean Brer Rabbit

Origin:

late 19th century: representing an African-American or southern US pronunciation of brother

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Definition of brer in the US English dictionary

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