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credent, a. [. credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe. See Creed.].
- Believing; giving credence; credulous. [1913 Webster]"If with too credent ear you list songs." [1913 Webster]
- Having credit or authority; credible. [1913 Webster]"For my authority bears of a credent bulk." [1913 Webster]
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