a. [ L. exercents, -entis, p. pr. of exercere. See Exercise. ] Practicing; professional. [ Obs. ] “Every exercent advocate.” Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A proportion multiplied by 100;
n. [ Per cent + -age, as in average. See Per, and Cent. ] (Com.) A certain rate per cent; the allowance, duty, rate of interest, discount, or commission, on a hundred. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A proportion multiplied by 100;
n. [ Per cent + -age, as in average. See Per, and Cent. ] (Com.) A certain rate per cent; the allowance, duty, rate of interest, discount, or commission, on a hundred. [ 1913 Webster ]