This is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 14th.

Today's word is Sucker, spelled S-u-c-c-or-s-a-noun. It's a literary term meaning something that you do or

give to help someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation.

Here's the word used in a sentence from Variety by Ben Kroll.

The Walls of Barcelona's International Convention Center might soon rattle once the 4,000 European exhibitors,

suppliers, and service providers in town for the Cine Europe Trade Show breathe out a collective sigh of relief.

At the root of such succor are Europe's more than encouraging box office admissions, which

saw a marked uptick in late 2022 and have continued to rise into the new year.

If you're a sucker for etymology, buckle in as we aid in your understanding of the word

sucker that spelled S-U-C-C-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-B. your understanding of the word succor that's spelled

S-U-C-C-O-R.

This word comes from the Anglo-French noun Succor

which essentially have the same meaning as our modern word.

Suqur in turn comes from the Latin verb,

Sucarerere, meaning to run to the rescue or to bring aid.

Sucarere is itself a composite of the prefix

sub meaning from below and the verb kuerere meaning to run.

English also has karere to thank for such words as current currency, courier, and even car.

With your word of the day, I'm Peter Sokolowski.

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