01 n. The act of assisting; help; aid; furtherance; succor; support.
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The act of assisting; help; aid; furtherance; succor; support.“Without the assistance of a mortal hand.” — Shak.
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An assistant or helper; a body of helpers.[Obs.]“Wat Tyler [was] killed by valiant Walworth, the lord mayor of London, and his assistance, . . . John Cavendish.” — Fuller.
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Persons present.[Obs. or a Gallicism]