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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Aid \Aid\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Aided}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Aiding}.] [F. aider, OF. aidier, fr. L. adjutare to help,
freq. of adjuvare to help; ad juvare to help. Cf.
{Adjutant}.]
To support, either by furnishing strength or means in
co["o]peration to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to
remove evil; to help; to assist.
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You speedy helpers . . .
Appear and aid me in this enterprise. --Shak.
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Syn: To help; assist; support; sustain; succor; relieve;
befriend; co["o]perate; promote. See {Help}.
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