The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Credent \Cre"dent\ (kr?"dent), a. [. credens, -entis, p. pr. of
   credere to trust, believe. See Creed.]
   1. Believing; giving credence; credulous. [R.]
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            If with too credent ear you list songs. --Shak.
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   2. Having credit or authority; credible. [Obs.]
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            For my authority bears of a credent bulk. --Shak.
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