a. [ Cf. F. assistant, p. pr. of assister. ]
Genius and learning . . . are mutually and greatly assistant to each other. Beattie. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ In the English army it designates the third grade in any particular branch of the staff. Farrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
Four assistants who his labor share. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
Rhymes merely as assistants to memory. Mrs. Chapone. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a manner to give aid. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]