v. t. - To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.
v. t. - To assist or help; to aid.
v. t. - To impart strength and hope to; to encourage; to relieve; to console; to cheer.
n. - Assistance; relief; support.
n. - Encouragement; solace; consolation in trouble; also, that which affords consolation.
n. - A state of quiet enjoyment; freedom from pain, want, or anxiety; also, whatever contributes to such a condition.
n. - A wadded bedquilt; a comfortable.
n. - Unlawful support, countenance, or encouragement; as, to give aid and comfort to the enemy.