subordinate+helper
131assistant — n. 1 a helper. 2 (often attrib.) a person who assists, esp. as a subordinate in a particular job or role. 3 = shop assistant. Etymology: ME assistent f. med.L assistens assistent present (as ASSIST, ANT, ENT) …
132as|sist|ant — «uh SIHS tuhnt», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a person who assists another, such as a superior in some office or work; helper; aid: »I was her assistant in the library for a time. 2. a thing or device that helps or aids: »Rhyme and meter are… …
