Console \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)