† demulsionn.
Obsolete. rare.
The action of soothing; a means of soothing.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > emotion > pleasure > state of being consoled or relieved > [noun] > act, means, or source of consolation or relief
froverOE
comfortc1386
easec1440
sport1440
consolationc1460
recreatoryc1475
balm1540
balsamumc1540
solace1597
unction1604
balsama1616
demulceation1661
demulsion1661
alleviative1672
mitigation1726
salve1736
soother1794
consolement1797
heart-balm1828
1661 O. Felltham Resolves (rev. ed.) 303 Vice garlanded with all the soft demulsions of a present contentment.
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