assistant

Definition

Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.

Etymology

From Middle English assistent, from Middle French assistant, from assister. By surface analysis, assist + -ant.

Example Sentences

• "an assistant surgeon"
• "Genius and learning […] are mutually and greatly assistant to each other."
• "The person principally assistant on this occasion, indeed the only one who did any service, or seemed likely to do any, was the landlady […]"