Such is the fullness of my heart's content. --Shak.
2. Acquiescence without examination. [Obs.]
The sense they humbly take upon content. --Pope.
3. That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained
would make one happy.
So will I in England work your grace's full content.
--Shak.
4. (Eng. House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or
motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes
``Content.''.
Supposing the number of ``Contents'' and ``Not
contents'' strictly equal in number and consequence.
--Burke.
Having food and rai ment, let us be therewith content.
--1 Tim. vi.
8.
I shall prove these writings . . . authentic, and
the contents true, and worthy of a divine original.
--Grew.
2. Power of containing; capacity; extent; size. [Obs.]
Strong ship's, of great content. --Bacon.
3. (Geom.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained
within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial
contents.
The geometrical content, figure, and situation of
all the lands of a kingdom. --Graunt.
{Table of contents}, or {Contents}, a table or list of topics
in a book, showing their order and the place where they
may be found: a summary.
Do not content yourselves with obscure and confused
ideas, where clearer are to be attained. --I. Watts.
Pilate, willing to content the people, released
Barabbas unto them. --Mark xv. 15.
2. To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.
Come the next Sabbath, and I will content you.
--Shak.
Syn: To satisfy; appease; plese. See {Satiate}.