Main Entry:

¹suc·cor

Pronunciation:

\ˈsə-kər\

Function:

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, help2: something that furnishes relief