quasibrotherly

broth·er·ly

[bruhth-er-lee]
adjective
1.
of, like, or befitting a brother; affectionate and loyal; fraternal: brotherly love.
adverb
2.
as a brother; fraternally.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English; Old English brōthorlīc. See brother, -ly

broth·er·li·ness, noun
pseu·do·broth·er·ly, adverb
qua·si-broth·er·ly, adjective
un·broth·er·li·ness, noun
un·broth·er·ly, adjective, adverb
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brotherly (ˈbrʌðəlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of, resembling, or suitable to a brother, esp in showing loyalty and affection; fraternal
 
adv
2.  in a brotherly way; fraternally
 
'brotherliness
 
n

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