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At*tend"ant (&unr_;), a. [F. attendant, p. pr. of attendre. See Attend, v. t.] 1. Being present, or in the train; accompanying; in waiting.
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From the attendant flotilla rang notes triumph. Sir W. Scott.
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Cherub and Seraph . . . attendant on their Lord. Milton.
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2. Accompanying, connected with, or immediately following, as consequential; consequent; as, intemperance with all its attendant evils.
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The natural melancholy attendant upon his situation added to the gloom of the owner of the mansion. Sir W. Scott.
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3. (Law) Depending on, or owing duty or service to; as, the widow attendant to the heir. Cowell.
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Attendant keys (Mus.), the keys or scales most nearly related to, or having most in common with, the principal key; those, namely, of its fifth above, or dominant, its fifth below (fourth above), or subdominant, and its relative minor or major.
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At*tend"ant, n. 1. One who attends or accompanies in any character whatever, as a friend, companion, servant, agent, or suitor. “A train of attendants.” Hallam.
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2. One who is present and takes part in the proceedings; as, an attendant at a meeting.
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3. That which accompanies; a concomitant.
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[A] sense of fame, the attendant of noble spirits. Pope.
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4. (Law) One who owes duty or service to, or depends on, another. Cowell.
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