noun

1. an easing of grief, loneliness, discomfort, etc.
2. something that eases or relieves; comfort; consolation; relief

Etymology: ME < OFr solaz < L solacium < solari, to comfort < IE base *sel-, favorable, in good spirits > silly

transitive verb solaced -·aced, solacing -·ac·ing

1. to give solace to; comfort; console
2. to lessen or allay (grief, sorrow, etc.)