\Con*tent"\ (k[o^]n*t[e^]nt"), a. [F. content, fr. L.
contentus, p. p. of contenire to hold together, restrain. See
{Contain}.]
Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by
that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble;
satisfied; contented; at rest.
      Having food and rai ment, let us be therewith content.
                                               --1 Tim. vi.
                                               8.

\Con"tent\ (k[o^]n"t[e^]nt or k[o^]n*t[e^]nt"; 277), n.;
usually in pl., {Contents}.
1. That which is contained; the thing or things held by a
   receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the
   contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the contents of a
   book.
         I shall prove these writings . . . authentic, and
         the contents true, and worthy of a divine original.
                                               --Grew.
2. Power of containing; capacity; extent; size. [Obs.]
         Strong ship's, of great content.      --Bacon.
3. (Geom.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained
   within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial
   contents.
         The geometrical content, figure, and situation of
         all the lands of a kingdom.           --Graunt.
{Table of contents}, or {Contents}, a table or list of topics
   in a book, showing their order and the place where they
   may be found: a summary.

\Con*tent"\, v. t. [F. contenter, LL. contentare, fr. L.
contentus, p. p. See {Content}, a.]
1. To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation;
   to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.
         Do not content yourselves with obscure and confused
         ideas, where clearer are to be attained. --I. Watts.
         Pilate, willing to content the people, released
         Barabbas unto them.                   --Mark xv. 15.
2. To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.
         Come the next Sabbath, and I will content you.
                                               --Shak.
Syn: To satisfy; appease; plese. See {Satiate}.

\Con*tent"\, n.
1. Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition;
   freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment;
   moderate happiness.
         Such is the fullness of my heart's content. --Shak.
2. Acquiescence without examination. [Obs.]
         The sense they humbly take upon content. --Pope.
3. That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained
   would make one happy.
         So will I in England work your grace's full content.
                                               --Shak.
4. (Eng. House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or
   motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes
   ``Content.''.
         Supposing the number of ``Contents'' and ``Not
         contents'' strictly equal in number and consequence.
                                               --Burke.