{ Con′fi‐dant″ (?); 277), n. masc., Con′fi‐dante″ (?; 277), 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.
You love me for no other end
Than to become my confidant and friend;
As such I keep no secret from your sight.
Dryden.