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Webster 1913 Edition

(kr?′dent)

Adj.

credens

-entis

, p. pr. of

credere

to trust, believe. See

Believing; giving credence; credulous.

[R.]

If with too

credent

ear you list songs.

Shakespeare

Having credit or authority; credible.

[Obs.]

For my authority bears of a

credent

bulk.

Shakespeare

Adj.

Believing; giving credit; easy of belief.

Having credit; not to be questioned.