consolations
plural of consolation
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
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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