brother-slayer

English

Alternative forms

• brotherslayer, brother slayer

Etymology

From Middle English brodyr slaer, from Old English brōþorslaga, equivalent to brother +‎ slayer.

Noun

brother-slayer (plural brother-slayers)

1. (rare) One who kills or murders one's brother; a fratricide

Related terms

• father-slayer
• manslayer