Main Entry:

¹friend

Pronunciation:

\ˈfrend\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English frend, from Old English frēond; akin to Old High German friunt friend, Old English frēon to love, frēo free

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: one attached to another by affection or esteem b: acquaintance2 a: one that is not hostile b: one that is of the same nation, party, or group3: one that favors or promotes something (as a charity)4: a favored companion

Main Entry:

¹bud·dy

Pronunciation:

\ˈbə-dē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural buddies

Etymology:

probably baby talk alteration of brother

Date:

1850

1 a: companion, partner b: friend 12: fellow —used especially in informal address

Main Entry:

¹pal

Pronunciation:

\ˈpal\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Romany phral, phal brother, friend, from Sanskrit bhrātṛ brother; akin to Old English brōthor brother

Date:

circa 1682

: a close friend

— pal·ship \-ˌship\ noun