ASSISTANCE

Source: 553, 566, 567

assistance. assistance, helpe

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assistance. Assistance, n. help, aid, succor, relief, support

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As‐sist″ance (�), n. [[Cf. F. assistance.]] 1. 1. The act of assisting; help; aid; furtherance; succor; support.
Without the assistance of a mortal hand. Shak. 2. 2. An assistant or helper; a body of helpers.
Wat Tyler killed by valiant Walworth, the lord mayor of London, and his assistance, . . . John Cavendish. Fuller. 3. 3. Persons present.