heart-balm
/ˈhɑːtbɑːm/noun
1Something that has a soothing or calming effect on the heart or emotions; emotional comfort; consolation.
2 US Law ( informal ). A sum of money or an allowance awarded as compensation in legal proceedings for various forms of romantic or sexual misconduct, especially the breach of promise to marry; the awarding of such damages.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Irving (1792–1834), preacher and theologian. From heart + balm.
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