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cre·dence (krēd′'ns)
noun
- belief, esp. in the reports or testimony of another to give credence to rumors
- credentialsnow only in the phrase letters of credence
- Eccles. a small table at the side of the altar for the bread, wine, etc. used in the Eucharistic service
Etymology: OFr < ML credentia < L credens, prp. of credere: see creed
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