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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fraternité, -itie, n. [ME. (c 1330) and OF. fraternité, L. fraternitas.] a. A brotherhood. b. Brotherliness. —1518 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 181.
Desyring ane ordour to be put amangis the merchandis fraternite and gild brethir of this burgh 1558 Maitl. F. xvi. 67.
Ilk ane to vther keip trew fraternitie
