† couragementn.
Obsolete.
= encouragement n.
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the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > support or encouragement > [noun]
comfort?c1225
encourage1535
encouragement1550
comfortation1552
countenance1576
cover1581
couragement1603
patronage1610
abettance1781
championship1840
moral support1852
fautorship1863
affirmation1966
1603 J. Davies Microcosmos 155 From Sov'raignes weaknesse taking couragement, T' assault their Gates.
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