console

2
[ kon-sohl ]
/ ˈkɒn soʊl /

noun

Origin of console

2
1700–10; < French; Middle French consolle bracket or support, apparently shortening of consolateur (attested in MF with same sense) literally, one who consoles (< Late Latin consōlātor; see console1, -ator), perhaps because such supports served as rests in choir stalls, etc.; cf. misericord

Words nearby console

consolation, consolation of philosophy, the, consolation prize, consolato del mare, consolatory, console, console game, console table, consolette, consolidate, consolidated

British Dictionary definitions for games console (1 of 3)

games console

noun

an electronic device used in playing computer games on the screen of a television to which it is connected

British Dictionary definitions for games console (2 of 3)

console 1
/ (kənˈsəʊl) /

verb

to serve as a source of comfort to (someone) in disappointment, loss, sadness, etc

Derived forms of console

consolable, adjective consoler, noun consolingly, adverb

Word Origin for console

C17: from Latin consōlārī, from sōlārī to comfort; see solace

British Dictionary definitions for games console (3 of 3)

console 2
/ (ˈkɒnsəʊl) /

noun

an ornamental bracket, esp one used to support a wall fixture, bust, etc
the part of an organ comprising the manuals, pedals, stops, etc
a unit on which the controls of an electronic system are mounted
same as games console
a cabinet for a television, gramophone, etc, designed to stand on the floor
See console table

Word Origin for console

C18: from French, shortened from Old French consolateur one that provides support, hence, supporting bracket, from Latin consōlātor a comforter; see console 1