INTIMACY
In"ti*ma*cy, n.; pl. Intimacies. Etym: [From Intimate.]
Defn: The state of being intimate; close familiarity or association; nearness in friendship.
Syn.
— Acquaintance; familiarity; fellowship; friendship. See
Acquaintance.
INTIMATE In"ti*mate, a. Etym: [Formerly intime, L. intimus, a superl. corresponding to the compar. interior cf. F. intime. The form intimate is due to confusion with intimate, v. t. See Interior.]
1. Innermost; inward; internal; deep-seated; hearty. "I knew from intimate impulse." Milton.
2. Near; close; direct; thorough; complete. He was honored with an intimate and immediate admission. South.
3. Close in friendship or acquaintance; familiar; confidential; as, an intimate friend.
Syn.
— Familiar; near; friendly; confidential.
INTIMATE
In"ti*mate, n.
Defn: An intimate friend or associate; a confidant. Gov. of the
Tongue.