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The body's polite cough before pain clears its throat.
means A mild but nagging unease — physical or emotional — that bothers you without quite hurting.
from From Old French desconforter, to discourage or dishearten — literally to un-strengthen, since comfort once meant making someone strong, not cozy.
Original senseMeant despair, not a stiff chair.
Growth allyCoaches sell it as the learning zone.
Comfort's rootLatin confortare, to fortify greatly.