Dutch word broer comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰreh₂trós, and later Proto-Germanic *brōþēr (Brother.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *bʰreh₂trós | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *brōþēr | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Brother. |
| bruother | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| broeder | Middle Dutch (dum) | Brother. Colleague. Friar. |
| broeder | Dutch (nld) | Brooder (dated) brother, male sibling. A certain bread-like dish. Colleague, especially if member of a corporation or other profession-related organisation. Fellow faithful, especially in certain sects, such as the Hussite Moravian Brothers. Friar, member -especially non-priest- of certain ecclesiastical (notably Catholic clerical) groups. Member of a brotherhood, fraternity, order etc. |
| broer | Dutch (nld) | Brother (male sibling). |