frater
1 of 2noun (1)
fra·ter
ˈfrātə(r)
plural -s
: a refectory of a monastery
frater
2 of 2noun (2)
fra·ter
ˈfrä|tə(r),
-rā|,
|tə-
plural -s
1
: a member of certain religious orders (as the Benedictine order) who is studying for the priesthood —often used as a title or form of address especially among members of the same or similar orders
2
a
: a fraternity brother
b
: a brother Freemason in certain Masonic orders
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English fraytour, frater, from Old French fraitur, short for Old French refraitur, refaitur, from Medieval Latin refectorium
Noun (2)
Medieval Latin, from Latin, brother