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