[f. AID v. + -ING2.] Assisting, helping; helpful.
1552. Huloet, Aydynge or succourynge, Auxiliaris.
1594. Shaks., Rich. III., I. iii. 96. She may helpe you to many faire preferments, And then deny her ayding hand therein.
1656. Earl Monm., Advt. fr. Parnass., 112. That he should be ayding to them upon all occasions.
17[?]. Col. Rec. Penn. They shall in all cases be aiding to all its officers.
