v. t.
He is able to succor them that are tempted. Heb. ii. 18. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. socours, sucurs, OF. sucurs, socors, secors, F. secours, L. succursus, fr. L. succurrere. See Succor, v. t. ]
My noble father . . .
Flying for succor to his servant Bannister. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
This mighty succor, which made glad the foe. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Capable of being succored or assisted; admitting of relief. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who affords succor; a helper. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Destitute of succor. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Corrupted from chicory. ] (Bot.) A plant of the genus