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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Console

Con-sōle', v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. CONSOLED; p. pr. & vb. n. CONSOLING.] [Lat. consolari, from con and solari, to console, comfort, Fr. consoler, Sp. & Pg. consolar, It. consolare.] To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the mind or spirits of; to relieve from distress; to comfort; to soothe.

I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and philosophers, and its triumph has been complete. P. Henry.

Synonyms—To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage; support. See COMFORT.

Cōn'sōle, n.

noun

[Fr., either from con and Fr. sole, Lat. solea, sole, sandal, i. e., base, support, or contracted from Lat. consolida, from consolidus, very firm, from con and solidus, firm, solid.] (Arch.) A bracket or shoulderpiece; or a projecting ornament on the keystone of an arch, and often used to support little cornices, figures, busts, and vases.

An architectural drawing of a doorway framed by ornate consoles supporting a projecting cornice.
Consoles.