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In old records. A fraternity, brotherhood, or society of religious persons,who were mutually bound to pray for the good health and life. etc.. of their livingbrethren, and the souls of those that were dead. Cowell.
In old records. A fraternity, brotherhood, or society of religious persons,who were mutually bound to pray for the good health and life. etc.. of their livingbrethren, and the souls of those that were dead. Cowell.