Aid (&unr_;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Aided (&unr_;); 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 coöperation 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; coöperate; promote. See Help.
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