Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language 1. (a.) Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest. 2. (n.) 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. 3. (n.) Power of containing; capacity; extent; size. 4. (n.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial contents. 5. (v.) To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please. 6. (v.) To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite. 7. (n.) Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness. 8. (n.) Acquiescence without examination. 9. (n.) That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy. 10. (n.) An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes Content..
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