5. Giving occasion for confidence. [R.]

The cause was more confident than the event was prosperous.

Jer. Taylor.

Con"fi*dent, n. See Confidant. South. Dryden.

Con`fi*den"tial (?), a. [Cf. F. confidentiel.] 1. Enjoying, or treated with, confidence; trusted in; trustworthy; as, a confidential servant or clerk.

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