Sekirov Dictionary

familiar

UK /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/US /fəˈmɪl.jəɹ/

adjective 4
noun 5
forms 3

adjective4

•
already known, because it has been seen or heard before
- There’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar.
•
Acquainted.
- I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears.
•
Intimate or friendly.
- We are on familiar terms now; our neighbour is not familiar
- Don’t be familiar with me, boy!
•
Of or pertaining to a family; familial.
- familiar feuds — 1822

noun5

•
An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
- The witch’s familiar was a black cat.
A member of a pope's or bishop's household.
(historical) The officer of the Inquisition who arrested suspected people.
(no longer used) A member of one's family or household.
(no longer used) A close friend.

forms

familiars · more familiar · most familiar

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