brethren
; ˈbre-t͟hə-, -t͟hərn \
Definition of brethren
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plural of brother
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plural nounDefinition of Brethren (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Brethren.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brethren. Accessed 29 May. 2022.
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