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Webster 1913 Edition
Consolation
Conˊso-la′tion
,Noun.
[L.
consolatio
: cf. F. consolation
.] The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit.
Against such cruelties
With inward
With inward
consolations
recompensed. Milton.
Syn. – Comfort; solace; allevation. See
Comfort
. Webster 1828 Edition
Consolation
CONSOLATION
,Noun.
1.
Comfort; alleviation of misery, or distress of mind; refreshment of mind or spirits; a comparative degree of happiness in distress or misfortune, springing from any circumstance that abates the evil, or supports and strengthens the mind, as hope, joy, courage and the like.Against such cruelties, with inward consolations recompensd.
We have great joy and consolation in thy love. Philemon 7.
2.
That which comforts, or refreshes the spirits; the cause of comfort; as the consolation of Israel. Luke 2.