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Definition of: succor
(suk′ər) noun
1. Help or relief rendered in danger, difficulty, or distress.
2. One who or that which affords relief.
—v.t. To go to the aid of; help; rescue. See synonyms under AID, HELP, SERVE. Also Brit. suc′cour. [<OF sucurs <Med. L succursus <L succurrere <sub- up from under + currere run]
—suc′·cor·a·ble adjective
—suc′cor·er noun
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