Bra etymology

English

English word bra comes from English brother, English -ski

Detailed word origin of bra

Dictionary entry Language Definition
brother English (en) (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 (en) (US, informal, humorous) Added to a word, name, or phrase to invoke Russianness or Polishness.
bro English (en) (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 (en) (slang) female version of bro. (slang) friend.

Words with the same origin as bra

Descendants of brother

bruv