Etymology

brother-slayer

Today it means: One who kills or murders one's brother; a fratricide Full definition →

Middle English brodyr slaer ← Old English brōþorslaga
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  1. Old English · derived frombrōþorslaga
  2. Middle English · inherited frombrodyr slaer
  3. English todaybrother-slayer

From Middle English brodyr slaer, from Old English brōþorslaga, equivalent to brother + slayer.

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