vt help; succor; assistance; relief.
2. aid ·vt an aid-de-camp, so called by abbreviation; as, a general's aid.
3. aid ·vt a subsidy granted to the king by parliament; also, an exchequer loan.
4. aid ·vt a pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his lord on special occasions.
5. aid ·vt the person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; a helper; an assistant.
6. aid ·vt to support, either by furnishing strength or means in cooperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist.