[friend] n [ME frend, fr. OE freond; akin to OHG friunt friend, OE freon to love, freo free] (bef. 12c) 1 a: one attached to another by affection or esteem b: acquaintance
2. a: one that is not hostile b: one that is of the same nation, party, or group
3: one that favors or promotes something (as a charity)
4: a favored companion
5. cap: a member of a Christian sect that stresses Inner Light, rejects sacraments and an ordained ministry, and opposes war--called also Quaker -- friend.less adj -- friend.less.ness n -- be friends with : to have a friendship or friendly relationship with -- make friends with : to establish a friendship or friendly relations with
[2]friend vt (13c): to act as the friend of: befriend