1. One who, or that which, assists; a helper; an auxiliary; a means
of help.
Four assistants who his labor share. Pope.
Rhymes merely as assistants to memory. Mrs. Chapone.
2. An attendant; one who is present. Dryden.
ASSISTANTLY
As*sist"ant*ly, adv.
Defn: In a manner to give aid. [R.]
ASSISTER
As*sist"er, n.
Defn: An assistant; a helper.
ASSISTFUL
As*sist"ful, a.
Defn: Helpful.
ASSISTIVE
As*sist"ive, a.
Defn: Lending aid, helping.