Part 2344

<hw>Con*tend"er</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>One who contends; a contestant.</def>

<h1>Contendress</h1> <Xpage=311>

<hw>Con*tend"ress</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>A female contestant.</def> <mark>[R.]</mark>

<h1>Contenement</h1> <Xpage=311>

<hw>Con*ten"e*ment</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[Pref. <ets>con-</ets> + <ets>tenemnt</ets>.]</ety> <fld>(Law)</fld> <def>That which is held together with another thing; that which is connected with a tenetment, or thing holden, as a certin quantity of land a<?/jacent to a dwelling, and necessary to the reputable enjoyment of the dwelling; appurtenance.</def>

<i>Burrill.</i>

<h1>Content</h1> <Xpage=311>

<hw>Con*tent</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[F. <ets>content</ets>, fr. L. <ets>contentus</ets>, p.p. of contenire to hold together, restrain. See <er>Contain</er>.]</ety> <def>Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.</def>

<blockquote>Having food rainment, let us be therewith <b>content</b>. <i>1 Tim. vi. 8.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Content</h1> <Xpage=311>

<hw>Con"tent</hw> <tt>(? &or; ?; 277)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt>; <i>usually in pl</i>., <plw>Contents</plw>. <p><b>1.</b> <def>That which is contained; the thing or things held by a receptacle or included within specified limits; <as>as, the <ex>contents</ex> of a cask or bale or of a room; the <ex>contents</ex> of a book.</as></def>

<blockquote>I shall prove these writings . . . authentic, and the <b>contents</b> true, and worthy of a divine original. <i>Grew.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Power of containing; capacity; extent; size.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<blockquote>Strong ship's, of great <b>content</b>. <i>Bacon.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>3.</b> <fld>(Geom.)</fld> <def>Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; <as>as, solid <ex>contents</ex>; superficial <ex>contents</ex>.</as></def>

<blockquote>The geometrical <b>content</b>, figure, and situation of all the lands of a kingdom. <i>Graunt.</i></blockquote>

<cs><mcol><col>Table of contents</col>, &or; <col>Contents</col></mcol>, <cd>a table or list of topics in a book, showing their order and the place where they may be found: a summary.</cd></cs>

<h1>Content</h1> <Xpage=311>

<hw>Con*tent"</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <ety>[F. <ets>contenter</ets>, LL. <ets>contentare</ets>, fr. L. <ets>contentus</ets>, p.p. See <er>Content</er>, <tt>a.</tt>]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.</def>

<blockquote>Do not <b>content</b> yourselves with obscure and confused ideas, where clearer are to be attained. <i>I. Watts.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>Pilate, willing to <b>content</b> the people, released Barabbas unto them. <i>Mark xv. 15.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.</def>

<blockquote>Come the next Sabbath, and I will <b>content</b> you. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<syn>Syn. -- To satisfy; appease; plese. See <er>Satiate</er>.</syn>

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<hw>Con*tent"</hw>, <tt>n.</tt> <p><b>1.</b> <def>Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.</def>

<blockquote>Such is the fullness of my heart's <b>content</b>. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Acquiescence without examination.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>