n. [ Cf. F. assistance. ] 1. The act of assisting; help; aid; furtherance; succor; support. [ 1913 Webster ]
Without the assistance of a mortal hand. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An assistant or helper; a body of helpers. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Wat Tyler [ was ] killed by valiant Walworth, the lord mayor of London, and his assistance, . . . John Cavendish. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Persons present. [ Obs. or a Gallicism ] [ 1913 Webster ]