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  1. 1. a. Of or pertaining to a family; domestic. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Closely acquainted or intimate, as a friend or companion; well versed in, as any subject of study; as, familiar with the Scriptures. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Characterized by, or exhibiting, the manner of an intimate friend; not formal; unconstrained; easy; accessible. Source: opted
  4. 4. a. Well known; well understood; common; frequent; as, a familiar illustration. Source: opted
  5. 5. a. Improperly acquainted; wrongly intimate. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. An intimate; a companion. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. An attendant demon or evil spirit. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. A confidential officer employed in the service of the tribunal, especially in apprehending and imprisoning the accused. Source: opted
  9. 9. adj. well known or easily recognized Source: wordnet
  10. 10. adj. within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange Source: wordnet
  11. 11. adj. (usually followed by ‘with’) well informed about or knowing thoroughly Source: wordnet
  12. 12. adj. having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship Source: wordnet

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