brother-slayer

English

Alternative forms

  • brotherslayer, brother slayer

Etymology

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

Noun

brother-slayer (plural brother-slayers)

  1. (rare) One who kills or murders one's brother; a fratricide
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