In*tend"ant (?), n. [F. intendant, fr. L. intendere to direct (one's thoughts) to a thing. See Intend.]
One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent; as, an intendant of marine; an intendant of finance.
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In*tend"ant, a. [See Intend.]
Attentive.
[Obs.]
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