(a.) Of or pertaining to a family; domestic.
(a.) Closely acquainted or intimate, as a friend or companion;
well versed in, as any subject of study; as, familiar with the
Scriptures.
(a.) Characterized by, or exhibiting, the manner of an
intimate friend; not formal; unconstrained; easy; accessible.
(a.) Well known; well understood; common; frequent; as, a
familiar illustration.
(a.) Improperly acquainted; wrongly intimate.
(n.) An intimate; a companion.
(n.) An attendant demon or evil spirit.
(n.) A confidential officer employed in the service of the
tribunal, especially in apprehending and imprisoning the accused.
