solace
Cross references: 1. comfort 1. so.lace \'sa:l-*s also 'so-l-\ n [ME solas, fr. OF, fr. L solacium, fr. solari to console -]more at SILLY 1: alleviation of grief or anxiety 2: a source of relief or consolation 2. solace \-*-sm*nt\ vt 1: to give solace to : CONSOLE 2a: to make cheerful 2b: AMUSE 3: ALLAY, SOOTHE - so.lace.ment n