unbrotherlikeadj.
= unbrotherly adj.
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society > society and the community > kinship or relationship > kinsman or relation > sibling > brother > relationship of brothers > [adjective] > not
unbrotherly1586
unbrotherlike1594
unfraternal1865
1594 W. West Symbolæogr.: 2nd Pt. ii. Chancerie §118 To thintent onely and thereby of set purpose, malice, and unbrotherlyke dealing to defraude..your said Orator.
1667 R. Allestree Causes Decay Christian Piety xvii. 380 I mean Victors unbrother-like Heat towards the Eastern Churches in the controversie about Easter.
1876 Ld. Tennyson Harold v. i. 133 O brother, most unbrotherlike to me, Thou gavest thy voice against me in my life.
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