| verb | 1. Give assistance or aid to. |
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noun | 1. Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. |
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| | | "The country frequently offered succor to its allies in times of conflict." |
| | | "Sebastian asked for his sister's succor in picking out the perfect engagement ring." |
| | | "Thankfully, the struggling swimmer was succored by the lifeguard." |
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| Latin, mid-13th century |
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| "Succor" came to English from Old French, which took inspiration from the Latin "succurrere," meaning "run to the help of." While the word can be used as a verb, it's most often used as a noun, meaning "aid and support in times of hardship." ... | Continue Reading |
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