condolement

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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

Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.

From Frida, or, The Lover's Leap, A Legend Of The West Country From "Slain By The Doones" By R. D. Blackmore by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)

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

Touching this promotion, Bunce had nothing but condolement to offer to the new junior lord.

From Phineas Finn The Irish Member by Trollope, Anthony

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