Con*sole" (?), v. t. [imp.
& p. p. Consoled (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Consoling.] [L. consolari,. p. p.
consolatus; con- + solari to console,
comfort: cf. F. consoler. See Solace.] To
cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise
the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe.
And empty heads console with empty
sound.
Pope.
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.
Syn. -- To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain;
encourage; support. See Comfort.
Con"sole (?), n. [F.]
(Arch.) (a) A bracket whose
projection is not more than half its height.
(b) Any small bracket; also, a console
table.
Console table, a table whose top is
supported by two or more consoles instead of legs.