Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CON-TENT'MENT
CON-TENT'MENT, n. [Fr. contentement.]
- Content; a resting or satisfaction of mind without disquiet; acquiescence. Contentment, without external honor, is humility. – Grew. Godliness with contentment is great gain. – 1 Tim. vi.
- Gratification. At Paris the prince spent a day, to give his mind some contentment. – Wotton.
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