\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.