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(1):

(n.) One of a religious sect characterized by disuse of outward rites and an ordained ministry, by simplicity of dress and speech, and esp. by opposition to war and a desire to live at peace with all men. They are popularly called Quakers.

(2):

(n.) One who entertains for another such sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection that he seeks his society aud welfare; a wellwisher; an intimate associate; sometimes, an attendant.

(3):

(n.) One who looks propitiously on a cause, an institution, a project, and the like; a favorer; a promoter; as, a friend to commerce, to poetry, to an institution.

(4):

(v. t.) To act as the friend of; to favor; to countenance; to befriend.

(5):

(n.) One not inimical or hostile; one not a foe or enemy; also, one of the same nation, party, kin, etc., whose friendly feelings may be assumed. The word is some times used as a term of friendly address.

(6):

(n.) A paramour of either sex.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Friend'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/friend.html. 1828.
 
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