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American Heritage Dictionary:

suc·cour

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(sŭk'ər) pronunciation
n. & v. Chiefly British
Variant of succor.


Fowler's Modern English Usage:

succour

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a rather formal word meaning 'aid or assistance, especially in time of need', is spelt -our in British English and succor in American English.

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