Christian Brother

noun

First recorded in 1810–20

A sugarsticky girl shovelling scoopfuls of creams for a christian brother.

That is to be vnderstand thus yf it be measurably taken, and without the offendinge of our christian brother.

Then the hermit said, "Dear Christian brother, give me some good advice, how I may escape evil thoughts."

Right dear friend & christian brother, Mr. Carver, I salute you & yours in ye Lord, &c.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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