— solacer , n.
/sol"is/ , n. , v. , solaced, solacing .
n. Also called solacement .
1. comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
2. something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief: The minister's visit was the dying man's only solace.
v.t.
3. to comfort, console, or cheer (a person, oneself, the heart, etc.).
4. to alleviate or relieve (sorrow, distress, etc.).
[ 1250-1300; ME solas solacium, equiv. to sol ( ari ) to comfort + -ac- adj. suffix + -ium -IUM ]