In·tend′ant (·ant), n. [F. intendant, fr. L. intendere to direct (one's thoughts) to a thing. See Intend.] One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent; as, an intendant of marine; an intendant of finance.
In·tend′ant, a. [See Intend.] Attentive. [Obs.]