Defn: A consolidated annuity (see Consols); — chiefly in combination or attributively.
CONSOLABLE
Con*sol"a*ble, a. Etym: [L. consolabilis: cf. F. consolable.]
Defn: Capable of receiving consolation.
CONSOLATE
Con"so*late, v. t. Etym: [L. consolatus, p.p. See Console, v. t.]
Defn: To console; to comfort. [Obs.] Shak.
CONSOLATION
Con`so*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. consolatio: cf. F. consolation.]
Defn: 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.
CONSOLATION GAME; CONSOLATION MATCH; CONSOLATION POT; CONSOLATION
RACE
Con`so*la"tion game, match, pot, race, etc.
Defn: A game, match, etc., open only to losers in early stages of contests.