Brȯth'er-ly1, a.
(brŭth'er-ly̆), a. Pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love.
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(brŭth'er-ly̆), a. Pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love.
Like a brother; affectionately; kindly. “I speak but brotherly.” Shak.