Brethren
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
It is used in the sense of brother. usual; It may include a daughter; Terry v. Brunson, 1 Rich. Eq. (S. C.j 78. It is so used in the Protestant Episcopal Prayer Book.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
This word, in a will, may include sisters, as well as brothers, of the person indicated; it is not necessarily limited to the masculine gender. Terry v. Brunson, 1 Rich. Eq. (S. C.) 78.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
This word, in a will, may include sisters, as well as brothers, of tha person indicated; it is not necessarily limited to the masculine gender. 1 Rich. Hq. 78.