Succorable

suc·cor  (skr)

n.

1. Assistance in time of distress; relief.

2. One that affords assistance or relief.

tr.v. suc·cored, suc·cor·ing, suc·cors

To give assistance to in time of want, difficulty, or distress. See Synonyms at help.

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[Middle English sucur, back-formation from sucurs (taken as pl.), from Old French secors, from Medieval Latin succursus, from past participle of Latin succurrere, to run to the aid of : sub-, sub- + currere, to run; see kers- in Indo-European roots.]

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succor·a·ble adj.

succor·er n.