Defn: pl. of Brother.
Note: This form of the plural is used, for the most part, in solemn address, and in speaking of religious sects or fraternities, or their members.
BRETON
Bret"on, a. Etym: [F. breton.]
Defn: Of or relating to Brittany, or Bretagne, in France.
— n.
Defn: A native or inhabitant of Brittany, or Bretagne, in France; also, the ancient language of Brittany; Armorican.
BRETT
Brett, n.
Defn: Same as Britzska.
BRETTICE Bret"tice, n.; pl. Brettices. Etym: [OE. bretasce, bretage, parapet, OF. bretesche wooden tower, F. bretèche, LL. breteschia, bertresca, prob. fr. OHG. bret, G. brett board; akin to E. board. See Board, n., and cf. Bartizan.]
Defn: The wooden boarding used in supporting the roofs and walls of coal mines. See Brattice.
BRETWALDA
Bret"wal*da, n. Etym: [AS. Bretwalda, br, a powerful ruler.] (Eng.
Hist.)