'Credent' definitions:

Definition of 'Credent'

From: GCIDE
  • Credent \Cre"dent\ (kr?"dent), a. [. credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe. See Creed.]
  • 1. Believing; giving credence; credulous. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • If with too credent ear you list songs. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Having credit or authority; credible. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • For my authority bears of a credent bulk. --Shak. [1913 Webster]