About The Word Comforter
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Comforter
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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.]
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