n. [ LL. credentia, fr. L. credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe: cf. OF. credence. See Creed, and cf. Credent, Creance. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
To give credence to the Scripture miracles. Trench. [ 1913 Webster ]
An assertion which might easily find credence. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To give credence to; to believe. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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The great articles and credenda of Christianity. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ . credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe. See Creed. ]
If with too credent ear you list songs. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
For my authority bears of a credent bulk. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. It. credenziale, fr. LL. credentia. See Credence. ] Giving a title or claim to credit or confidence; accrediting. [ 1913 Webster ]
Their credential letters on both sides. Camden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. It. credenziale. ]
The committee of estates excepted against the credentials of the English commissioners. Whitelocke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Had they not shown undoubted credentials from the Divine Person who sent them on such a message. Addison.
adj. having an official document certifying fitness for a particular task.
n.
n. [ Cf. F. crédibilité. ] The quality of being credible; credibleness;
a. [ L. credibilis, fr. credere. See Creed. ] Capable of being credited or believed; worthy of belief; entitled to confidence; trustworthy. [ 1913 Webster ]
Things are made credible either by the known condition and quality of the utterer or by the manifest likelihood of truth in themselves. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
A very diligent and observing person, and likewise very sober and credible. Dampier. [ 1913 Webster ]