Friend

  • 31friend — {{11}}friend (n.) O.E. freond friend, prp. of freogan to love, to favor, from P.Gmc. *frijojanan to love (Cf. O.N. frændi, O.Fris. friund, M.H.G. friunt, Ger. Freund, Goth. frijonds friend, all alike from prp. forms). Related to O.E. freo …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 32friend —    an extramarital sexual partner    Heterosexual or homosexual:     You got a friend that don t work and a husband that works, you re all set. (Chandler, 1943)     I have a very nice friend. It s against the law of course. (G. Greene, 1932 but… …

    How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms

  • 33friend — [[t]frɛnd[/t]] n. 1) a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard 2) a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony[/ex] 3) a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 34friend — See: BOY FRIEND, FAIR WEATHER FRIEND, GIRL FRIEND, LADY FRIEND, MAKE FRIENDS …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 35friend — See: BOY FRIEND, FAIR WEATHER FRIEND, GIRL FRIEND, LADY FRIEND, MAKE FRIENDS …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 36friend — friendless, adj. friendlessness, n. /frend/, n. 1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard. 2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony. 3. a person who is on good terms… …

    Universalium

  • 37Friend — This most unusual name is of early medieval English origin, and is one of that fascinating group of early surnames that were gradually created from the habitual use of nicknames. These were given in the first instance with reference to a variety… …

    Surnames reference

  • 38friend — see a friend in need is a friend indeed the best of friends must part the enemy of my enemy is my friend lend your money and lose your friend if you have to live in the river, it is best to be friends with the crocodile …

    Proverbs new dictionary

  • 39Friend — Fisurero de levas en una hendidura paralela. Un fisurero de l …

    Wikipedia Español

  • 40friend — 1. noun /frɛnd/ a) A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection. The Automobile Association is every motorist’s friend. b) A boyfriend or …

    Wiktionary