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

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.

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.