“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
CONSOLATION
consolation, comfort, solace
(noun) the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; “his presence was a consolation to her”
consolation, solace, solacement
(noun) the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; “second place was no consolation to him”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
consolation (countable and uncountable, plural consolations)
The act of consoling.
The prize or benefit for the loser.
(sports) A consolation goal.
Source: Wiktionary
Con`so*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. consolatio: cf. F. consolation.]
Definition: The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit. Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. Milton. Are the consolations of God small with thee Job xv. 11.
Syn.
– Comfort; solace; allevation. See Comfort.
RACE Con`so*la"tion game, match, pot, race, etc.
Definition: A game, match, etc., open only to losers in early stages of contests.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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