† subˈsiduous, a. Obs. rare—1.
[irreg. f. L. subsidium subsidy n. or F. subside subside n.: see -uous.]
Assisting, subsidiary.
1490 Caxton Eneydos xix. 71/29 Y⊇ subsiduous [orig. F. subcide] modre that hath made the to be norysshed..wyth the mylke of the tygres of Yrcanye. |