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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[L.

consolatorius

Of a consoling or comforting nature.

The punishment of tyrants is a noble and awful act of justice; and it has with truth been said to be

consolatory

to the human mind.

Burke.

Noun.

That which consoles; a speech or writing intended for consolation.

[R.]

Milton.

Adj.

[L.] Tending to give comfort; refreshing to the mind; assuaging grief.

Noun.

A speech or writing containing topics of comfort.