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of, relating to, or befitting brothers
  • there was a fraternal bond between the two boys all throughout their school years

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The first known use of fraternal was in the 15th century

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“Fraternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternal. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.

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