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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brotherlie, -ly, a. Also: -airlie. [e.m.E. (1526).] Brotherly, fraternal. 1562-3 Winȝet I. 38/4.
Not schawing our brotherlie lufe to thaim 1574 15th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. ix. 26.
Brothairlie luif 1596 Dalr. I. 4/3.
Grett affinitie, alyance, and brotherlie kyndnes
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