a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard;
a person who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms";
a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support;
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship; "on familiar terms"; "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders";
well known or easily recognized; "a familiar figure"; "familiar songs"; "familiar guests";
within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange; "familiar ordinary objects found in every home"; "a familiar everyday scene"; "a familiar excuse"; "a day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences";
