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, help
2 : something that furnishes relief