n.
Pronunciation: ' br ə - th ə r- ˌ hu ̇ d
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English brotherhede, brotherhod, alteration of brotherrede, from Old English br ō thorr ǣ den, from br ō thor + r ǣ den condition ― more at KINDRED
Date: 14th century
1 : the quality or state of being brothers
2 : FELLOWSHIP , ALLIANCE
3 : an association (as a labor union or monastic society) for a particular purpose
4 : the whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession