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contentment

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) I like it! Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:41:47

Con*tent"ment (?), n. [Cf. F. contentement. See Content, v. t.]

1.

The state of being contented or satisfied; content.

Contentment without external honor is humility. Grew.

Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. vi. 6.

2.

The act or process of contenting or satisfying; as, the contentment of avarice is impossible.

3.

Gratification; pleasure; satisfaction.

[Obs.]

At Paris the prince spent one whole day to give his mind some contentment in viewing of a famous city. Sir H. Wotton.

 

© Webster 1913.


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