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