English word aid comes from Latin adiuvare, and later Old French (842-ca. 1400) aide (Help; assistance; aid.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| adiuvare | Latin (lat) | |
| eider | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| aide | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Help; assistance; aid. |
| aide | French (fr) | Help. |
| aid | English (en) | (countable) A helper; an assistant.. (countable) An aide-de-camp, so called by abbreviation.. (countable) Something which helps; a material source of help.. (countable, British) An exchequer loan.. (countable, British) An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.. (countable, legal) A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his [...] |