(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Nov 16 2002 at 15:09:22

Con`fra*ter"ni*ty (?), n.; pl. Confraternities (#). [LL. confraternitas: cf. F. confraternité. See Fraternity.]

A society or body of men united for some purpose, or in some profession; a brotherhood.

These live in one society and confraternity.
Stow.

 

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