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cre·dent

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–adjective

1.	Archaic. believing.

2.	Obsolete. credible.

[Origin: 1595–1605; < L crédent- (s. of crédéns), prp. of crédere to believe

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—Related forms

cre·dent·ly, adverb

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Credent

Cre"dence\ (kr[=e]"dens), n. [LL. credentia, fr. L. credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe: cf. OF. credence. See Creed, and cf. Credent, Creance.]

1. Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence.

To give credence to the Scripture miracles. --Trench.

An assertion which might easily find credence. --Macaulay.

2. That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence.

3. (Eccl.) The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated.

4. A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose.

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