Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Credent /(kr?"dent)/ · Cre·dent · IPA 01 a. Believing; giving credence; credulous. 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.