It is used similarly to denote male cousins, often paired with sestrične (female cousins). Czech Bohemian Ancestry/Genealogy - Facebook
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In West and South Slavic languages, the word is derived from the root for "brother" ( brat ). It is used similarly to denote male cousins,
Bratranci (plural) or bratranec (singular) specifically refers to male cousins. Bratranci