FAMILIAR

(noun) a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
synonyms : familiar spirit
(noun) a friend who is frequently in the company of another
"drinking companions", "comrades in arms"
synonyms : associate , companion , comrade , fellow
(noun) a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
(adj.) well known or easily recognized
"a familiar figure", "familiar songs", "familiar guests"
(adj.) within normal everyday experience; 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"
(adj.) having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
"on familiar terms", "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"
synonyms : intimate
(adj.) (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
"conversant with business trends", "familiar with the complex machinery", "he was familiar with those roads"
synonyms : conversant

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