Middle English Dictionary Entry
condōlent ppl.
Entry Info
| Forms | condōlent ppl. |
| Etymology | L |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) Sympathizing, compassionate; (b) contrite.
Associated quotations
a
- a1500 Add.Hymnal (Add 34193)444/16 : Thorough condolent pete in þi mercy pyght, Yenste force of dethe thys world embandownyng, Provydyng remyde be þi grace and myght [etc.].
- a1500 Mirror Salv.(Beeleigh)p.72 : Noe hadde two gude sons, of his scorne condolent.
b
- a1500 Play Sacr.(Dub 652)668 : Lett vs saye thus With condolent harte & grete sorowyng: Lacrimis nostris conscienciam nostram baptizemus.