frater
Definition of frater
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: a refectory of a monastery
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Origin and Etymology of frater
Middle English fraytour, frater, from Old French fraitur, short for Old French refraitur, refaitur, from Medieval Latin refectorium — more at refectory
frater
Definition of frater
-s
1 : a member of certain religious orders (as the Benedictine order) who is studying for the priesthood —often used as a title or form of address especially among members of the same or similar orders
2a : a fraternity brother b : a brother Freemason in certain Masonic orders
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Origin and Etymology of frater
Medieval Latin, from Latin, brother — more at brother
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