Word: aid
Phonetic:
/eɪd/
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Help; assistance; succor, relief. Example: He came to my aid when I was foundering.
A helper; an assistant.
Something which helps; a material source of help. Example: Slimming aids include dietary supplements and appetite suppressants.
An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.
An exchequer loan.
A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions.
An aide-de-camp, so called by abbreviation. Example: The incompetent general's brilliant aid often made priceless suggestions.
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