consol

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See also: consól, cònsol, and Consol.

English

Etymology

Abbreviation of consolidated annuity.

Noun

consol (plural consols)

  1. (historical, finance) A perpetual bond issued by the United Kingdom, from the 18th century.
    • 2008, Niall Ferguson, The Ascent of Money, Penguin, page 76:
      Since it was arguably the most successful bond ever issued, it is worth pausing to look more closely at the famed British consol.

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Pronunciation

Noun

consol m (plural consols)

  1. consolation, solace
    Synonym: consolació

Further reading

Latin

Etymology

Root noun to cōnsulō.

Noun

consol m (Early Latin)

  1. consul

Declension

This noun needs an inflection-table template.

Descendants

  • Latin: cōnsul
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