| Content (content) |
|---|
| a. | (kn*t nt") |
|---|
| Con*tent" |
| [F. content, fr. L. contentus,
p. p. of contenire to hold together, restrain. See
Contain.] |
Contained within limits; hence, having the
desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or
grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.
|
| Content (content) |
|---|
| n. | (kn"tnt or
kn*tnt"; 277) |
|---|
| Con"tent |
| ; usually
in pl., Contents. |
That which is contained; the thing or things held by a
receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the
contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the
contents of a book.
Power of containing; capacity; extent;
size.
Area or quantity of
space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid
contents; superficial contents.
|
| Content (content) |
|---|
| v. t. | (?) |
|---|
| Con*tent" |
| [F.
contenter, LL. contentare, fr. L. contentus,
p. p. See Content, a.] |
To satisfy the desires of; to make easy
in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to
please.
To satisfy the expectations of; to
pay; to requite.
|
| Content (content) |
|---|
| n. | |
|---|
| Con*tent" |
|
Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition;
freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate
happiness.
Acquiescence without
examination.
That which contents or satisfies; that
which if attained would make one happy.
An
expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote;
also, a member who votes "Content.".
|
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 