credent Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cre"dent adjective
Etymology
. credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe. See Creed.
Definitions
  1. Believing; giving credence; credulous. R.
    If with too credent esr you list songs. Shak.
  2. Having credit or authority; credible. Obs.
    For my authority bears of a credent bulk. Shak.

Webster 1913