"credent" meaning in English

See credent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more credent [comparative], most credent [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} credent (comparative more credent, superlative most credent)
  1. (obsolete) Gullible. Tags: obsolete Derived forms: credently, miscredent Related terms: credence
    Sense id: en-credent-en-adj-BoHbnKju Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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