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succor

1. suc.cor \'s*k-*r\ n [ME succur, taken as sing., fr. earlier sucurs, fr. 
   OF sucors], fr. ML succursus, fr. L succursus, pp. of succurrere to run up, 
   run to help, fr. sub- up + currere to run - more at CURRENT 1: RELIEF; also 
   : AID, HELP  2: something that furnishes relief 
2. succor \'s*k-(*-)rin\ \'s*k-*r-*r\ vt or suc.cor.ing : to go to the aid 
   of (one in want or distress) : RELIEVE  - suc.cor.er n