Where does “brethren” come from?
Brethren comes from Middle English brethren, formed with the Middle English plural suffix -en from Old English -en, ultimately from Proto-Germanic jainaz and Proto-Indo-European bʰréh₂tēr meaning "brother."
brethren (English): plural of brother; The body of members,...
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- plural of brother; The body of members,...
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