familiar, n.
(familiars)
(familiars)
a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
<noun.person>
familiar familiar spirit
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a friend who is frequently in the company of another
<noun.person> freq. cnt.: 100 freq. cnt.: 55 freq. cnt.: 25 freq. cnt.: 20
associate companion comrade familiar fellow
sample sentences
"drinking companions""comrades in arms"
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a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
<noun.person>
familiar
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