[so.lace] vt so.laced ; so.lac.ing (13c) 1: to give solace to: console
2. a: to make cheerful b: amuse
3: allay, soothe "~ grief" -- so.lace.ment n -- so.lac.er n
[2]solace n [ME solas, fr. OF, fr. L solacium, fr. solari to console] (14c) 1: alleviation of grief or anxiety
2: a source of relief or consolation