consol

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 2008, p. 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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Catalan

Noun

consol m (plural consols)

  1. consolation, solace

Further reading


Old Latin

Noun

consol m

  1. consul

Declension

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Descendants

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