ETYM Old Eng. socours, sucurs, Old Fren. sucurs, socors, secors, French secours, Latin succursus, from Latin succurrere. Related to Succor.
(Alternate spelling: succour).
1. Aid; help; assistance.
2. The person or thing that brings relief.
(Homonym: sucker).
To help in a difficult situation; SYN. succour.