a. [ Pref. sub- + L. ventus wind. ] Produced by the wind. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., fr. LL. subventio, fr. L. subvenire to come up to one's assistance, to assist. See Souvenir, and cf. Subvene. ]
v. t. To subventionize. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To come to the aid of; to subsidize; to support. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Helping; aiding; supporting. Urquhart. [ 1913 Webster ]