to support, either by furnishing strength or means in cooperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist.-help; succor; assistance; relief.-the person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; a helper; an assistant.-a subsidy granted to the king by parliament; also, an exchequer loan.-a pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his lord on special occasions.-an aid-de-camp, so called by abbreviation; as, a general's aid.