a. Obs. rare–1. [ad. med.L. faculent-us, f. fax torch: cf. lūculentus, f. lux.] Giving forth light like a torch; bright, clear.
1560. Rolland, The Court of Venus, III. 589.
| How that Vergill that worthie wise doctour, | |
| In Latin toung was most faculent, | |
| Nane mair pregnant, facund, nor eminent. |
1656–81. Blount, Glossogr.
1721. in Bailey.
