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bridder

nounpeople

male sibling or close male friend

A male sibling; also used informally to refer to a close male relation or to address a male friend or companion.

Example in use

Ma bridder's comin hame the nicht.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BRID-er/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentaffectionatealso: brother

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