a. ? Obs. [f. ASSIST v. + -FUL, prob. after helpful (which is f. help sb. + -FUL).] Helpful.
1600. Chapman, Iliad, V. 120. If ever in the cruel field thou hast assistful stood.
1720. Gibson, Dispens., I. § 2 (1734), 34. [Milk] sometimes proves very assistful in ripening Tumors.
