Crē'dent, a.

a. [Lat. credens, p. pr. of credere, to trust, believe; It. credere, Sp. creer, Pg. crer, Pr. creire, Fr. croire, O. Fr. creire, creere.]

1. Believing; giving credit; easy of belief. “If with too credent ear you list his song.” Shak.
2. Having credit; not to be questioned. Shak.