a. Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. fraterne, ad. L. frātern-us, f. frāter brother.] Fraternal.

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c. 1470.  Hardyng, Chron., LXXXVIII. viii.

                Austyn … prayed …
Of fraterne loue and due obedience,
To helpe hym furth with all their diligence.

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