Assistant1. (a.) Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.
2. (a.) of the second grade in the staff of the army; as, an assistant surgeon.
3. (n.) One who, or that which, assists; a helper; an auxiliary; a means of help.
4. (n.) An attendant; one who is present.
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