n. & v. (US succor)
n. 1 aid; assistance, esp. in time of need. 2 (in pl.) archaic reinforcements of troops.
v.tr. assist or aid (esp. a person in danger or distress). succourless adj.
[ ME f. OF socours f. med.L succursus f. L succurrere (as SUB-, currere curs- run) ]