n. [ Pref. con- + tenement. ] (Law) That which is held together with another thing; that which is connected with a tenement, or thing holden, as a certain quantity of land adjacent to a dwelling, and necessary to the reputable enjoyment of the dwelling; appurtenance. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. contentement. See Content, v. t. ]
Contentment without external honor is humility. Grew. [ 1913 Webster ]
Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. vi. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]
At Paris the prince spent one whole day to give his mind some contentment in viewing of a famous city. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. contentement. See Content, v. t. ]
Contentment without external honor is humility. Grew. [ 1913 Webster ]
Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. vi. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]
At Paris the prince spent one whole day to give his mind some contentment in viewing of a famous city. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]