a human being

(Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order; when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC)

characteristic of or befitting a friend

the state of being friends (or friendly)

a very close and trusted friend who seems almost a part of yourself

a friend or comrade

the one friend who is closest to you

used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

(Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order; when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC)