- a variation of succor.
succour
Britishnoun
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help or assistance, esp in time of difficulty
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a person or thing that provides help
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of succour
C13: from Old French sucurir, from Latin succurrere to hurry to help, from sub- under + currere to run
Example Sentences
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That he had led his side to a 45% share was a remarkable achievement that provided little succour.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2024
Dhoni continues to be the most original captain in the IPL, the port where young and often out-of-confidence players seek succour.
From BBC ● May 15, 2023
The U.S. central bank offered markets some succour, dropping from its policy statement language that it "anticipates" further rate increases.
From Reuters ● May 11, 2023
Investors have since taken succour from the appointment of new prime minister Rishi Sunak, who has pledged to lead the country out of a profound economic crisis.
From Reuters ● Oct. 31, 2022
But succour was at hand; they were saved by the penguins, a very clumsy form of relief.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 by Whymper, Frederick
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