Solace (?), n. [OF. solas, ssoulaz, L. solacium, solatium, fr. solari to comfort, console. Cf. Console, v. t.] 1. Comfort in grief; alleviation of grief or anxiety; also, that which relieves in distress; that which cheers or consoles; relief.
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In business of mirth and of solace. Chaucer.
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The proper solaces of age are not music and compliments, but wisdom and devotion. Rambler.
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2. Rest; relaxation; ease. [Obs.]
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To make his steed some solace. Chaucer.
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Syn. -- Comfort; consolation; alleviation; relief.
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Solace, v. i. To take comfort; to be cheered. Shak.
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