Definition for CON-TENT'

CON-TENT', a. [L. contentus, from contineor, to be held; con and teneo, to hold.]

Literally, held, contained within limits: hence, quiet; not disturbed; having a mind at peace; easy; satisfied, so as not to repine, object, or oppose. Content with science in the vale of peace. – Pope. Having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. 1 Tim. vi.

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