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English word bra comes from English brother, English -ski

brother (English)

(transitive) To treat as a brother. Expressing exasperation. (African American Vernacular English) A black male.. A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.. A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).. Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.. Son of the same parents as another person.

-ski (English)

(US, informal, humorous) Added to a word, name, or phrase to invoke Russianness or Polishness.

bro (English)

(slang) a fratboy or someone that espouses the fraternity bro culture. (slang) brother; a male comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals.. (slang) brother; a male sibling. (slang) brother; usually used to address a male.

bra (English)

(slang) female version of bro. (slang) friend.

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