Com"fort*a*ble , n.
A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter; a comfort. [U. S.]
Com"fort*a*ble (?), a.
[OF. confortable.]
1. Strong; vigorous; valiant. [Obs.] Wyclif.
Thy conceit is nearer death than thy powers. For my sake be comfortable; hold death a
while at the arm's end.
Shak.
2. Serviceable; helpful. [Obs.]
Be comfortable to my mother,
your mistress, and make much
of her.
Shak.
3. Affording or imparting comfort or consolation; able to comfort; cheering; as, a comfortable hope. "Kind words and comfortable."
Cowper.
A comfortable provision made for their subsistence.
Dryden.
4. In a condition of comfort; having comforts; not suffering or anxious; hence, contented; cheerful; as, to lead a comfortable life.
My lord leans wondrously to discontent;
His comfortable temper has forsook him:
He is much out of health.
Shak.
5. Free, or comparatively free, from pain or distress; -- used of a sick person. [U. S.]
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