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succorance

American

[suhk-er-uhns] / ˈsʌk ər əns /

noun

the act of seeking out affectionate care and social support.

Other Word Forms

succorant adjective

Etymology

Origin of succorance

First recorded in 1935–40; succor + -ance

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