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Originally posted by Wine&Blue:
Isn't frater latin for brother? I think it's pronounced frah-TAIR. I don't think that's derogatory at all. However, when I hear someone say "frat" I just think it sounds uninformed. It's interesting that this is unique to male organizations. I've never heard a sorority called a "sor". Boy that would be derogatory!!! 
[This message has been edited by Wine&Blue (edited June 28, 2001).]
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I already posted on the Latin origin of the word on the first page.
