PO'TENT, a. [L. potens.] Powerful; physically strong; forcible; efficacious; as a potent medicine.
Moses once more his potent rod extends.
1. Powerful, in a moral sense; having great influence; as potent interest; a potent argument.
2. Having great authority, control or dominion; as a potent prince.
PO'TENT, n. A prince; a potentate. [Not in use.]
1. A walking staff or crutch. [Not used.]
