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Webster 1913 Edition
Credent
1.
Believing; giving credence; credulous.
[R.]
If with too
credent
ear you list songs. Shakespeare
2.
Having credit or authority; credible.
[Obs.]
For my authority bears of a
credent
bulk. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Credent
CREDENT
,Adj.
1.
Believing; giving credit; easy of belief.2.
Having credit; not to be questioned.Definition 2024
credent
credent
English
Adjective
credent (comparative more credent, superlative most credent)
- (obsolete) gullible
- 1602 : Hamlet by William Shakespeare, act 1 scene 3 lines 28-29-30-31
- Then weigh what loss your honour may sustain
- If with too credent ear you list his songs
- Or lose your heart, or your chaste treasure open
- To his unmastered importunity.
- 1602 : Hamlet by William Shakespeare, act 1 scene 3 lines 28-29-30-31