Emily Dickinson Lexicon

friend (-s, -'s), n. [OE] (webplay: company, enemy, favor, favorite, Judas).

1. One attached to another by strong mutual feelings of esteem, respect and affection.
2. God; Christ.
3. Humankind; fellowman; acquaintance.
4. Considerate person; one of polite nature; gentle.
5. Attendant; companion.
6. Elements or forces of nature.
7. Reference to oneself.
8. Loyal ally.
9. Those reconciled after a conflict.
10. Familiar person; well known man or thing.
11. At one with God.
12. Interruption.
13. Teacher; instructor.