Meaning of the word brer in English

What does brer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

brer

US /brɛr/
UK /brɛr/

Noun

(Southern US, informal) brother

Example:
Come on, Brer Rabbit, let's go find some trouble.
He always called his best friend 'Brer'.