\Cre"dent\ (kr?"dent), a. [. credens, -entis, p. pr. of
credere to trust, believe. See {Creed}.]
1. Believing; giving credence; credulous. [R.]

         If with too credent ear you list songs. --Shak.

2. Having credit or authority; credible. [Obs.]

         For my authority bears of a credent bulk. --Shak.