Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

credence

 - 4 dictionary results

cre⋅dence

  [kreed-ns]
Use credence in a Sentence
–noun
1. belief as to the truth of something: to give credence to a claim.
2. something giving a claim to belief or confidence: letter of credence.
3. Also called credence table, credenza. Ecclesiastical. a small side table, shelf, or niche for holding articles used in the Eucharist service.
4. Furniture. credenza (def. 1).
Origin:
1300–50; ME < MF credence < ML crēdentia. See credent, -ence

Synonyms:
1. credit, faith, confidence.

cre⋅den⋅za

  [kri-den-zuh]
–noun
1. Also, credence. a sideboard or buffet, esp. one without legs.
2. a closed cabinet for papers, office supplies, etc., often of desk height and matching the other furniture in an executive's office.
3. Ecclesiastical. credence (def. 3).
Origin:
1875–80; < It < ML crēdentia (in ecclesiastical usage) a sideboard for holding sacramental vessels; see credence
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To credence
cre·dence   (krēd'ns)   
n.  

  1. Acceptance as true or valid; belief. See Synonyms at belief.

  2. Claim to acceptance; trustworthiness.

  3. Recommendation; credentials: a letter of credence.

  4. A small table or shelf for holding the bread, wine, and vessels of the Eucharist when they are not in use at the altar.


[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin crēdentia, from Latin crēdēns, crēdent-, present participle of crēdere, to believe; see kerd- in Indo-European roots.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Word Origin & History

credence 
c.1338, from M.L. credentia, from L. credentum (nom. credens), pp. of credere "believe, trust." Credentials is from c.1674.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Search another word or see credence on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way