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Fraternal

adjective

Of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men.

(of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova. Synonym: biovular. Antonym: identical.

Like or characteristic of or befitting a brother. Synonyms: brotherlike, brotherly. "Close fraternal ties" Antonym: sisterly.

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... that paternal hatred that for a century the Douglases cherished against the Stuarts, and which was shown by so many plots, rebellions, and assassinations. According as fortune had favoured or deserted Murray, William Douglas had seen the rays of the fraternal star draw near or away from him; he had then felt that he was living in another's life, and was devoted, body and soul, to him who was his cause of greatness or of abasement. Mary's fall, which must necessarily raise Murray, was thus a source of joy for him, and the Confederate lords could not ...

— Celebrated Crimes, Complete • Alexandre Dumas, Pere

... center, lined up and gave us the military salute. Before reentering the woods I looked back and saw the blue-coated figure offering a light to the green coat. From cigarette tip to cigarette tip the fraternal spark was being transmitted: the spark that crosses borders and nationalities, that glows in the darkness, and puts mankind at peace. And so we left them all—smoking; smoking out there in the ruins, smoking and dreaming of home. Of home and love unattainable beyond the Rhine; of ...

— Where the Sabots Clatter Again • Katherine Shortall

... sobered and fraternal in a moment. The bear stood upon his hind legs and opened his arms invitingly. He stood in front ...

— The Valiant Runaways • Gertrude Atherton

... to fight, same as the little companies do. And now, Brethren," McGinty took off his black velvet cap and his stole as he spoke, "this lodge has finished its business for the evening, save for one small matter which may be mentioned when we are parting. The time has now come for fraternal refreshment ...

— The Valley of Fear • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

... measures to have been required by the circumstances and condition of the country. I believe they were necessary to allay asperities and animosities that were rapidly alienating one section of the country from another and destroying those fraternal sentiments which are the strongest supports of the Constitution. They were adopted in the spirit of conciliation and for the purpose of conciliation. I believe that a great majority of our fellow-citizens ...

— A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volume - V, Part 1; Presidents Taylor and Fillmore • James D. Richardson

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