Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A comrade in arms.
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Examples
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Save that wise women have foretold that I shall come to have a sword-brother and cup - mate of mortal birth and mayhap thou are that man.
Huon of the Horn Norton, Andre 1951
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He smiled, for he was thinking of Chanzy, his sword-brother; and the hot plains of Oran and the dusty columns of cavalry passed before his eyes -- moving, moving across a world of desert into the flaming disk of the setting sun.
Lorraine A romance 1899
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Best known as the Cobra Commander's ninja bodyguard and assassin at times, he is the only member of the team to change sides several times, conflicted in loyalties between Cobra, G.I. Joe, and his long relationship with his sword-brother Snake-Eyes.
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