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.

One not hostile; opposed to an enemy in war.

One reconciled after enmity. Let us be friends again.

An attendant; a companion.

A favorer; one who is propitious; as a friend to commerce; a friend to poetry; a friend to charitable institution.

A favorite. Hushai was David's friend.

A term of salutation; a familiar compellation. Friend, how camest thou in hither? Vatthew 22:12. So Christ calls Judas his friend, though a traitor. \Iatthew 26:50.

Formerly, a paramour.

A friend at court, one who has sufficient interest to serve another.

é frend. To favor; to countenance; to befriend; to support or aid.