Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Credent \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.