释义 |
fra·ter I. \ˈfrād.ə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English fraytour, frater, from Old French fraitur, short for Old French refraitur, refaitur, from Medieval Latin refectorium — more at refectory : a refectory of a monastery II. \ˈfrä]d.ə(r), -rā], ]tə-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin, brother — more at brother 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 |