condolement

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Had he but ta'ne his leave in availing Language, or bought an Elegy of his condolement, that the world might have ta'ne notice, he had been an Ass, 't had been some favour.

From The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 of 10: Introduction to the Elder Brother by Fletcher, John

Some of the men crowded about curiously, throwing careless jokes of condolement at the sufferer, while others passed by regardless.

From Hope Hathaway A Story of Western Ranch Life by Parker, Frances

For them shall none lament,  6b Nor gash nor make themselves bald; Neither break bread713 to the mourner,714  7 For the dead to console him, Nor pour him715 the cup of condolement For his father or mother.

From Jeremiah : Being The Baird Lecture for 1922 by Smith, George Adam, Sir

Tokens of condolement mingled themselves with welcomes and felicitations.

From The Home by Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham)

Where found condolement in thy load of grief?

From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by Howard, J. J.