Succor: Difference between revisions
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English
Etymology
From Middle English socour (“help, aid”), from Old French secours (modern French secours), from Latin succursus, from succurrere (“to run to help”), from sub- + currere.
Transliteratoin Pronunciation
- Hangul (US): 서커
- Katakana (US): サカー
Noun
US spelling
- aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; help or support.
- She cried out for succor in her time of need.
- Aid or assistance in a military sense, especially reinforcements (troops, supplies).
- The army called for succor before the siege worsened.
- (obsolete, rare) protection or shelter.
Derived terms
Verb
US spelling
- To give aid or help; to assist.
- They rushed to succor the injured man.
- (military) To provide aid, especially to a place under siege.
- Reinforcements were sent to succor the city.
- (obsolete) To protect or shelter.
Alternative forms
- succour (UK)
Derived terms
Other Dictionary Entries for "Succor"
Merriam Webster's Entry for "Succor" Webster 1828 Entry for "Succor"