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friend

4 entries found.


Main Entry:
1friend 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1friend
Pronunciation:
\ˈfrend\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English frend, from Old English frēond; akin to Old High German friunt friend, Old English frēon to love, frēo free
Date:
before 12th century
1 a: one attached to another by affection or esteem b: acquaintance2 a: one that is not hostile b: one that is of the same nation, party, or group3: one that favors or promotes something (as a charity)4: a favored companion5capitalized : a member of a Christian sect that stresses Inner Light, rejects sacraments and an ordained ministry, and opposes war —called also Quaker
friend·less 
          Listen to the pronunciation of friendless \ˈfren(d)-ləs\ adjective
friend·less·ness noun
be friends with
: to have a friendship or friendly relationship with


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