Definitions for: Credence


[n] a kind of sideboard or buffet
[n] the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"



Webster (1913) Definition: Cre"dence (kr[=e]"dens), n. [LL. credentia, fr. L.
credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe: cf. OF.
credence. See Creed, and cf. Credent, Creance.]


1. Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from
other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit;
confidence.

To give credence to the Scripture miracles.
--Trench.

An assertion which might easily find credence.
--Macaulay.

2. That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence;
as, a letter of credence.

3. (Eccl.) The small table by the side of the altar or
communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed
before being consecrated.

4. A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one
intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and
consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose.


Cre"dence, v. t.
To give credence to; to believe. [Obs.]

Synonyms: acceptance, credenza

See Also: attitude, buffet, counter, mental attitude, sideboard

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