meaning of familiar
1. Of or pertaining to a family; domestic.
2. Closely acquainted or intimate, as a friend or companion; well versed in, as any subject of study; as, familiar with the Scriptures.
3. Characterized by, or exhibiting, the manner of an intimate friend; not formal; unconstrained; easy; accessible.
4. Well known; well understood; common; frequent; as, a familiar illustration.
5. Improperly acquainted; wrongly intimate.
6. An intimate; a companion.
7. An attendant demon or evil spirit.
8. A confidential officer employed in the service of the tribunal, especially in apprehending and imprisoning the accused.
9. a spirit usually in animal form that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
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