Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation Britain
- abbreviation British
- abbreviation Ecclesiastical brother (title)
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- abbreviation An abbreviation of
Brother , a title used before either a given name or surname for an adult male, especially in a religious or fraternal context. - abbreviation Alternative spelling of
Br. .
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Examples
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[Board Br. 11] Would we describe that book as “apolitical”?
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Br. Benedict Joseph was solemnly professed as a Capuchin friar on September 1, 1955.
Three priests 2009
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While Laetare Sunday has come and gone, I could not help but share these images -- photographed by the NLM's own Br. Lawrence Lew, O.P. -- of a very rare sight indeed.
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She told me she wanted me to read every book in that library, starting with A to Br. Then she'd come back and I did Br to D. And I read every book.
The New York Public Library: Interview: How Libraries Changed Maya Angelou's Life The New York Public Library 2010
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As already alluded yesterday, the Toronto Oratory celebrated St. Philip's Day in a particularly special way, namely the ordination of Br. Michael Eades to the priesthood.
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The Knights, whose Brother Guardian is Br. David Mary, are a young, vibrant, growing community with ten members, not counting two men who will be joining shortly.
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Br. Lawrence was at the requiem Mass and captured these, amongst other, photos:
Requiem in London 2009
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To see further images of the Mass and burial, visit Br. Lawrence's photoset.
Requiem in London 2009
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Br. Juan served as the Master of Ceremonies, and Brothers Francesco, Thomas, Philip, and Fidelis were the other servers.
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She told me she wanted me to read every book in that library, starting with A to Br. Then she'd come back and I did Br to D. And I read every book.
The New York Public Library: Interview: How Libraries Changed Maya Angelou's Life The New York Public Library 2010
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