acolar, acolitar, acolito

Question

in Ecuador acolar means more or less to help someone out. to give a hand. Its used VERY often in southern ecuador. and when i think of the etymology i usually attribute it to the word "cola" or a line. acolar, is then to get in line... or to be ready and waiting in line to help someone out. Im not sure if this is really a correct etymology, but it works for me

Answer 1

And what is your question'

Answer 2

"acolito", is really the most common form, as in southern Ecuador, nearly everything is used in the diminutive form.

as in "acolitame con estos deberes; que no entiendo el significado de xxx" or "acolame a la tienda para comprar unas bielas" (bielas = cerveza).

Answer 3

k!

Answer 4

do i have to have a question, per se. this is a /discussion/ forum anyway.... discuss! does anyone know about the real source behind this word'