I. ˈsä-ləs also ˈsō- transitive verb
( so·laced ; so·lac·ing )
Date: 13th century
1. : to give solace to : console
2.
a. : to make cheerful
b. : amuse
3. : allay , soothe
solace grief
• so·lace·ment -mənt noun
• so·lac·er noun
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English solas, from Anglo-French, from Latin solacium, from solari to console
Date: 14th century
1. : alleviation of grief or anxiety
2. : a source of relief or consolation