Scrabble?! FAMILIAR

Definitions of FAMILIAR in various dictionaries:

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

noun - a friend who is frequently in the company of another

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

adj - well known or easily recognized

adj - within normal everyday experience

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

adj - having mutual interests or affections

Often encountered or seen; common.

Having fair knowledge; acquainted: was familiar with those roads.

Of established friendship; intimate: on familiar terms.

Natural and unstudied; informal: lectured in a familiar style.

Taking undue liberties; presumptuous: Students should not try to be familiar in their behavior toward an instructor.

Familial.

Domesticated; tame.

A close friend or associate.

An attendant spirit, often taking animal form.

One who performs domestic service in the household of a high official.

These adj ectives describe relationships marked by intimacy.

noun - a close friend or associate