Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - succour

n. & v. (US succor) --n. 1 aid; assistance, esp. in time of need. 2 (in pl.) archaic reinforcements of troops. --v.tr. assist or aid (esp. a person in danger or distress). Derivatives succourless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF socours f. med.L succursus f. L succurrere (as SUB-, currere curs- run) SUCCUBUS n. (pl. succubi) a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men. Etymology: LL succuba prostitute, med.L succubus f. succubare (as SUB-, cubare lie)