friend

FRIEND, noun frend. 1. One who is attached to another by affection; one who entertains for another sentiments of esteem, respect and affection, which lead him to desire his company, and to seek to promote his happiness and prosperity; opposed to foe or enemy. A friend loveth at all times. Proverbs 17:17. 2. One not hostile; opposed to an enemy in war. 3. One reconciled after enmity. Let us be friends again. 4. An attendant; a companion. 5. A favorer; one who is propitious; as a friend to commerce; a friend to poetry; a friend to charitable institution. 6. A favorite. Hushai was David's friend 7. A term of salutation; a familiar compellation. FRIEND, how camest thou in hither? Matthew 22:12. So Christ calls Judas his friend though a traitor. Mat 26. 8. Formerly, a paramour. 9. A friend at court, one who has sufficient interest to serve another. FRIEND, verb transitive frend. To favor; to countenance; to befriend; to support or aid. [But we now use befriend.]