aid
noun
noun
what's this (or that) in aid of? what is the meaning or purpose of this?, what is this all about? (1935 —) .
M. Innes He couldn't quite make out what Olivia's questions and speculations were in aid of (1956).
[From the phrase in aid of in support of (1837 —) .]
noun
what's this (or that) in aid of? what is the meaning or purpose of this?, what is this all about? (1935 —) .
M. Innes He couldn't quite make out what Olivia's questions and speculations were in aid of (1956).
[From the phrase in aid of in support of (1837 —) .]
| agricultural, aggro, ag | |
| ain't, air, airhead |
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