familiars

noun

a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support

adjective

having mutual interests or affections

(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly

within normal everyday experience

well known or easily recognized

Roots

familiafamil- · Latin · household, family

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