Dictionary entries for 'succorer'

Synonyms

abettor
aid
attendant
help
helper
reliever

suc·cor (sŭḱər)

[Middle English sucur, back-formation from sucurs (taken as pl.), from Old French secors, from Medieval Latin succursus, from past participle of Latin succurrere, to run to the aid of, sub-, sub-, + currere, to run.]

noun

Assistance in time of distress; relief.
One that affords assistance or relief.

transitive verb: -cored, -cor·ing, -cors.

To give assistance to in time of want, difficulty, or distress. See synonyms at help

derivatives

sućcor·a·ble: adjective
sućcor·er: noun

noun

transitive verb: -cored, -cor·ing, -cors.

derivatives

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition