Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CON'FI-DENT, a.

1. Having full belief; trusting; relying; fully assured; as, the troops rush on, confident of success. I am confident that much may be done toward the improvement of philosophy. – Boyle.
2. Positive; dogmatical; as, a confident talker.
3. Trusting; without suspicion. Rome, be as just and gracious unto me, / As I am confident and kind to thee. – Shak.
4. Bold to a vice; having an excess of assurance. The fool rageth and is confident. Prov. xiv.