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English word comfort comes from Latin fortis, Latin con-, and later Latin conforto (I become stronger. I take courage.)
fortis (Latin)
(figuratively) courageous, brave, steadfast. Strong (physically powerful).
con- (Latin)
Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word.
conforto (Latin)
I become stronger. I take courage.
confortare (Late Latin)
conforter (Old French)
To comfort. To reassure.
comfort (English)
(obsolete) To assist or help; to aid.. (obsolete) To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.. (transitive) To make comfortable. (Can we add an example for this sense?). (transitive) To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to. A cause of relief or satisfaction.. A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.. Contentment, ease.. Something that [...]