condolement

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In the midst of Woodfall's condolement he was stopped by the Doctor, who said he had wished to see him on quite a different subject.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

But to persèver In obstinate condolement is a course Of impious stubbornness.

From A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles by Lee, Sidney, Sir

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

He was most gentlemanly in his expressions of condolement with the family in their distress; he sat with them, moreover, much longer than was permissible under the circumstances by the code of society.

From The Emancipated by Gissing, George

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