Something which helps; a material source of help.
Help; assistance; succor, relief.
An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.
A helper; an assistant.
An exchequer loan.
A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions.
The rider's use of hands, legs, voice, etc. to control the horse.
To climb with the use of aids such as pitons.
To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.
An act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm (such as brandishing a weapon).
A non-competitive combat between two fencers.
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
A violent verbal attack, for example with insults, criticism, and the like
An attempt to commit battery: a violent attempt, or willful effort with force or violence, to do hurt to another, but without necessarily touching the person, such as by raising a fist in a threatening manner, or by striking at the person and missing.
The tort whose action is such an act.
The crime whose action is such an attempt.
To threaten or harass.
To attack, physically or figuratively; to assail.