"aid" Definition

Definitions for the word "aid" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. v. t.
To support, either by furnishing strength or means in cooperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
Help; succor; assistance; relief.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
The person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; a helper; an assistant.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
A subsidy granted to the king by Parliament; also, an exchequer loan.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his lord on special occasions.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
An aid-de-camp, so called by abbreviation; as, a general's aid.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. abbr.
Artificial insemination by donor.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
8. n.
1 help. 2 person or thing that helps. v. 1 help. 2 promote (sleep will aid recovery). in aid of 1 in support of. 2 colloq. For the purpose of (what''s it all in aid of?). [latin: related to *ad-, juvo help]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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