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Brethren means (archaic) plural of brother.
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/ˈbɹɛðɹən/ · noun
(archaic) plural of brother.
The Introit over, the service is interrupted for the feast. Contrary to the festive fashion of the nobles, who all sit with their swords beside them, here, in this feast of brethren, are no arms, not even a knife.
The principle still sounds good, but our astronomical knowledge is limited, and we haven't yet discovered any such brethren solar systems.
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Brethren means (archaic) plural of brother.
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The Introit over, the service is interrupted for the feast. Contrary to the festive fashion of the nobles, who all sit with their swords beside them, here, in this feast of brethren, are no arms, not even a knife.
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