assistfuladj.
? Obsolete.
Helpful.
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the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > [adjective]
lastfuleOE
helpinga1300
helplya1300
helpfulc1384
assistanta1400
succourablec1400
helpyc1440
aidant1449
adjutoryc1475
subsiduous1490
aidable1509
aidinga1525
aidful1535
adjuvant1574
adjuvable1598
assistful1600
auxiliary1605
recureful1606
seconda1616
succouring1616
coadjuvanta1625
adjutant1645
adjutorious1657
assisting1659
subventive1674
relievablea1693
subventitious1693
affording1873
succourful1898
1600 G. Chapman tr. Homer Iliad v. 120 If ever in the cruel field thou hast assistful stood.
1721 W. Gibson Farriers Dispensatory i. ii. 33 [Milk] sometimes proves very assistful in ripening Tumors.
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