Definition

An intimate friend or associate; a confidant. Gov. of the Tongue.

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

INTIMATE (adjective)

1. Innermost; inward; internal; deep-seated; hearty. "I knew from intimate impulse." Milton. 2. Near; close; direct; thorough; complete. He was honor...

INTIMATE (verb)

1. To announce; to declare; to publish; to communicate; to make known. [Obs.] He, incontinent, did proclaim and intimate open war. E. Hall. So both co...