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bredren

/ ˈbrɛdrɪn /

noun

  1. a friend or comrade
  2. a group of friends or comrades


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bredren1

C20: from a Rastafarian pronunciation of brethren

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Example Sentences

O my bredren, dis is a fine new meetin-house, but we should all seek a house whose builder and maker is de great Lord!

My bredren, dont think yer sufferin when yer not, jest for an excuse to git a dram.

O my bredren, when dem jerudic angels come you will be sorry you havent done more for de Lord!

An', my bredren, includin' uv de sistren, I ain't gwine ter spare yer feelin's dis day.

An', bredren, I'm er tellin' yer de truf dis ebenin'; hit's jes 'bout de middle twix' een an' een.

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