familiar
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- noun
- /fəˈmɪljər/
- Literature
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familiar
- Cats, owls, snakes - those were the proper familiars for a wizard who desired the advantage of their link to animal wisdom, not a reckless, enthusiastic puppy.
- a witch's familiar
I think I can change animals in my familiars into other forms.
- I think I can change animals in my familiars into other forms.
- You know, these animal familiars or animal sidekicks are very useful.
Examples
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If you already have three familiars and you need the powers of a fourth spirit, you must let one of the others go.
Blog text (2) -
To assist them in their work, many witches kept familiars.
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Thought forms have been formed to serve as familiars at this space.
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I think I can change animals in my familiars into other forms.
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No sorcerer can have more than three familiars at a time.
Blog text (2) -
More powerful vamps have more powerful familiars.
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She supposedly cast evil eyes and sent animal familiars out to do her bidding.
Blog text (21) -
Certain creatures are the witches' so-called familiars or carriers of evil.
Academic text (2000) -
To assist them in their work, many witches kept familiars, often in the form of animals like cats and owls.
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A witch's familiar would help her with spells and rituals, acting as a loyal companion.
Synonyms
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A small magical animal that helps a witch or wizard
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Familiar comes from the Latin familiaris ('of the household'), and in old stories this idea became a 'household helper' in spirit form. So, a witch's 'familiar' is a spirit helper thought to serve and protect the household or its owner.