Console

Con"sole (?), n. [F.]

(Arch.) (a) A bracket whose projection is not more than half its height. (b) Any small bracket; also, a console table.

Console table, a table whose top is supported by two or more consoles instead of legs.

Con*sole" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Consoled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Consoling.]

[L. consolari,. p. p. consolatus; con- + solari to console, comfort: cf. F. consoler. See Solace.] To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe.

And empty heads console with empty sound.
Pope.

I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and philosophers, and its triumph has been complete.
P. Henry.

Syn. -- To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage; support. See Comfort.