of or pertaining to a family; domestic.-closely acquainted or intimate, as a friend or companion; well versed in, as any subject of study; as, familiar with the scriptures.-characterized by, or exhibiting, the manner of an intimate friend; not formal; unconstrained; easy; accessible.-well known; well understood; common; frequent; as, a familiar illustration.-improperly acquainted; wrongly intimate.-an intimate; a companion.-an attendant demon or evil spirit.-a confidential officer employed in the service of the tribunal, especially in apprehending and imprisoning the accused.