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Webster 1913 Edition


Candent

Canˊdent

,
Adj.
[L.
candens
, p. pr. of
candëre
to glitter. See
Candid
.]
Heated to whiteness; glowing with heat.
“A candent vessel.”
Boyle.

Webster 1828 Edition


Candent

CANDENT

,
Adj.
Very hot; heated to whiteness; glowing with heat.