SOLACE

I. transitive verb (~d; solacing) Date: 13th century to give ~ to ; console , 2. to make cheerful, amuse , allay , soothe , ~ment noun ~r noun II. noun Etymology: Middle English solas, from Anglo-French, from Latin solacium, from solari to console Date: 14th century alleviation of grief or anxiety, a source of relief or consolation