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Credent vs Devout - What's the difference?

credent | devout |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between credent and devout

is that credent is (obsolete) gullible while devout is (obsolete) a devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.

As adjectives the difference between credent and devout

is that credent is (obsolete) gullible while devout is devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.

As a noun devout is

(obsolete) a devotee.

credent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (obsolete) gullible
  • * 1602 : , act 1 scene 3 lines 28-29-30-31
    • Then weigh what loss your honour may sustain
    If with too credent ear you list his songs
    Or lose your heart, or your chaste treasure open
    To his unmastered importunity.

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    devout

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
  • * Bible, Acts x. 2
    • a devout man, and one that feared God
  • * Rogers
    • We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.
  • (archaic) Expressing devotion or piety.
    • devout''' sighs; '''devout''' eyes; a '''devout posture
  • Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.
    • devout wishes for one's welfare

    Noun

    (s)
  • (obsolete) A devotee.
  • (obsolete) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.

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