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Comforter

Comforter Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Comforter? [n] device used for an infant to suck or bite on [n] bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together [n] a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears" [n] commiserates with someone who has had misfortune Synonyms \| Synonyms for Comforter: allayer \| baby's dummy \| pacifier \| puff \| quilt \| reliever \| sympathiser \| sympathizer \| teething ring Related Terms \| Find terms related to Comforter: afghan \| bed linen \| bedclothes \| bedcover \| bedding \| bedsheet \| bedspread \| blanket \| buffalo robe \| case \| clothes \| comfort \| consoler \| contour sheet \| counterpane \| cover \| coverlet \| coverlid \| eiderdown \| encourager \| fitted sheet \| lap robe \| linen \| paraclete \| patchwork quilt \| pillow slip \| pillowcase \| puff \| quilt \| robe \| rug \| sheet \| sheeting \| slip \| solacer \| spread See Also \| bed clothing \| bedclothes \| bedding \| communicator \| continental quilt \| device \| duvet \| eiderdown \| human \| individual \| Job's comforter \| mortal \| patchwork \| patchwork quilt \| person \| somebody \| someone \| soul Comforter In Webster's Dictionary \Com"fort*er\, n. 1. One who administers comfort or consolation. Let no comforter delight mine ear But such a one whose wrongs do suit with mine. --Shak. 2. (Script.) The Holy Spirit, -- referring to his office of comforting believers. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things. --John xiv. 26. 3. A knit woolen tippet, long and narrow. [U. S.] The American schoolboy takes off his comforter and unbuttons his jacket before going in for a snowball fight. --Pop. Sci. Monthly. 4. A wadded bedquilt; a comfortable. [U. S.] {Job's comforter}, a boil. [Colloq.]

Comforter Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Comforter?

[n] device used for an infant to suck or bite on
[n] bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
[n] a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears"
[n] commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

Comforter In Webster's Dictionary

\Com"fort*er\, n.
1. One who administers comfort or consolation.

         Let no comforter delight mine ear But such a one
         whose wrongs do suit with mine.       --Shak.

2. (Script.) The Holy Spirit, -- referring to his office of
   comforting believers.

         But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the
         Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all
         things.                               --John xiv.
                                               26.

3. A knit woolen tippet, long and narrow. [U. S.]

         The American schoolboy takes off his comforter and
         unbuttons his jacket before going in for a snowball
         fight.                                --Pop. Sci.
                                               Monthly.

4. A wadded bedquilt; a comfortable. [U. S.]

{Job's comforter}, a boil. [Colloq.]

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