Subsidy

sub′si-di, n. a istance: aid in money: a sum of money paid by one state to another for a istance in war.— adv. Subsid′iarily .— adj. Subsid′iary , furnishing a subsidy, help, or additional supplies: aiding.— n. one who, or that which, aids or supplies: an a istant.— v.t. Sub′sidīse , to furnish with a subsidy, grant, or regular allowance: to purchase the aid of, to buy over.— Subsidiary troops , mercenaries. [Fr.,—L. subsidium , orig. troops stationed behind in reserve, aid— sub , under, sidĕre , to settle.]