† confortantadj.
Obsolete. rare.
Abetting, supporting.
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the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > support or encouragement > [adjective]
confortant1450
couraging?1542
advocatory1569
pro1650
encouraging1663
bright1684
undergirding1868
supportive1940
1450 Impeachm. Duke of Suffolk in Paston Lett. (1904) II. 124 Falsly and trayterously adherent, aidant, and confortant to your grete enemeys and adversaries.
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