brother-slayer en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English brodyr slaer, from Old English brōþorslaga, equivalent to brother + slayer.
Meanings
- (rare) One who kills or murders one's brother; a fratricide
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brother slayer | alternative | lexicographic | |
| brotherslayer | alternative | lexicographic | |
| brother-slayers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |