I. ˈsə-kər noun
Etymology: Middle English socour, sucurs (taken as plural), from Anglo-French sucur, sucors, from Medieval Latin succursus, from Latin succurrere to run to the rescue, bring aid, from sub- + currere to run — more at car
Date: 13th century
1. : relief ; also : aid , help
2. : something that furnishes relief
II. transitive verb
( suc·cored ; suc·cor·ing ˈsə-k(ə-)riŋ)
Date: 13th century
: to go to the aid of : relieve
• suc·cor·er ˈsə-kər-ər noun