{ 277), n. masc., n. fem. } [ F. confident, confidente, formerly also spelt confidant, confidante. See Confide, and cf. Confident. ] One to whom secrets, especially those relating to affairs of love, are confided or intrusted; a confidential or bosom friend. [ 1913 Webster ]
You love me for no other end Than to become my confidant and friend; As such I keep no secret from your sight. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]