Con*fide" (?), v. i. [imp.
& p. p. Confided; p. pr. & vb.
n. Confiding.] [L. confidere; con-
+ fidere to trust. See Faith, and cf.
Affiance.] To put faith (in); to repose
confidence; to trust; -- usually followed by in; as, the
prince confides in his ministers.
By thy command I rise or fall,
In thy protection I confide.
Byron.
Judge before friendships, then confide till
death.
Young.
Con*fide", v. t. To intrust;
to give in charge; to commit to one's keeping; -- followed by
to.
Congress may . . . confide to the Circuit
jurisdiction of all offenses against the United States.
Story.