"swordbrother" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: swordbrothers [plural]
Etymology: sword + brother Etymology templates: {{com|en|sword|brother}} sword + brother Head templates: {{en-noun}} swordbrother (plural swordbrothers)
  1. (fantasy) A man who is a member of a military brotherhood. Categories (topical): Fantasy
    Sense id: en-swordbrother-en-noun-NY0m4xRI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy

Inflected forms

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