noun
a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
noun
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
Synonyms
Examples
- drinking companions
- comrades in arms
noun
a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
Synonyms
familiar spirit
adjective
well known or easily recognized
Examples
- a familiar figure
- familiar songs
- familiar guests
adjective
within normal everyday experience
Examples
- common and ordinary
- not strange
- familiar ordinary objects found in every home
- a familiar everyday scene
- a familiar excuse
- a day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences
adjective
(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
Synonyms
conversant(p)
familiar(p)
Examples
- conversant with business trends
- familiar with the complex machinery
- he was familiar with those roads
adjective
having mutual interests or affections
Synonyms
Examples
- of established friendship
- on familiar terms
- pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders