A roommate, especially in a college or university; an old and intimate friend.

1. An intimate friend or associate; companion; a fellow soldier
2. Communist
3. A fellow member of the Communist Party.

ETYM OR. frend, freond, AS. freónd, prop. p. pr. of freón, freógan, to love.
A person one knows well and regards with affection and trust.

ETYM A corruption of the of Genesis ii. 18. Fitzedward Hall.
A helpful partner; SYN. helpmeet.

1. The partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)
2. Informal term (Australian or British) for a friend of the same sex.
3. The officer below the master on a commercial ship; SYN. first mate.

ETYM Etymol. uncertain.
A close friend.