Comfort
Comfort , transitive verb
[French conforter, from Latin confortare to strengthen much; con- + fortis strong. See Fort.]
1.
To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate. [Obsolete] — Wyclif
God's own testimony... doth not a little comfort and confirm the same.
2.
To assist or help; to aid. [Obsolete]
I... can not help the noble chevalier:
God comfort him in this necessity!
3.
To impart strength and hope to; to encourage; to relieve; to console; to cheer.
Light excelleth in comforting the spirits of men.
That we may be able to comfort them that are in any affliction.
A perfect woman, nobly planned,
To warn, to comfort, and command.
Comfort , noun
[Old French confort, from conforter.]
1.
Assistance; relief; support. [Obsolete except in the phrase “aid and comfort.” See 5 below.]
aid and comfort.
2.
Encouragement; solace; consolation in trouble; also, that which affords consolation.
In comfort of her mother's fears.
Cheer thy spirit with this comfort.
Speaking words of endearment where words of comfort availed not.
3.
A state of quiet enjoyment; freedom from pain, want, or anxiety; also, whatever contributes to such a condition.
I had much joy and comfort in thy love.
He had the means of living in comfort.
4.
A wadded bedquilt; a comfortable. [United States]
5.
(Law) Unlawful support, countenance, or encouragement; as, to give aid and comfort to the enemy.