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help⋅er

[hel-per]
–noun
1. a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
2. an extra locomotive attached to a train at the front, middle, or rear, esp. to provide extra power for climbing a steep grade. Compare doubleheader, pusher (def. 5).

Origin:
1250–1300; ME; see help, -er 1


1. aid, assistant; supporter, backer, auxiliary, ally.
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help·er   (hěl'pər)   
n.  One that helps; an assistant. See Synonyms at assistant.
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