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).
Derivatives:
succourless adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF socours f. med.L succursus f. L succurrere (as SUB-, currere curs- run)