a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
a friend who is frequently in the company of another;
"drinking companions"
"comrades in arms"
a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
Adjective:
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"
(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly;
"conversant with business trends"
"familiar with the complex machinery"
"he was familiar with those roads"
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship;
"on familiar terms"
"pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"