An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A service in an organization or computer system where users are directed for technical support or assistance.

Etymology (EN): M.E., O.E. help (m.), helpe (f.) “assistance, succor,” helpan “o help” (cf. O.N. hjialp, hjalpa, M.Du., Du. hulp, helpen, O.H.G. helfa, helfan, Ger. Hilfe, helfen); PIE base *kelb- “to help” (cf. Lith. selpiu “to support, help”); desk, from M.E. deske; M.L. desca, descus “table to write on,” from L. discus “quoit, platter, dish,” from Gk. diskos “disk, dish.”

Etymology (PE): Yâigâh, from yâri “help, assistance,” → gravity assist,

• -gâh “place; time,” → station.