‖n. pl. [ NL. See Test a shell, and Cardo. ] (Zool.) A division of brachiopods including those which have a calcareous shell furnished with a hinge and hinge teeth. Terebratula and Spirifer are examples. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. testiculus, dim. of testis a testicle, probably the same word as testis a witness, as being a witness to manhood. Cf. Test a witness. ] (Anat.) One of the essential male genital glands which secrete the semen. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. testis testis + condere to hide. ] (Zool.) Having the testicles naturally concealed, as in the case of the cetaceans. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the testicle. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ NL. testiculatus. ] (Bot.)
‖n. [ OF. testiere. See Tester a headpiece. ] A piece of plate armor for the head of a war horse; a tester. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Testy. ] Testy; headstrong; obstinate. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Testif they were and lusty for to play. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. testificatio: cf. OF. testification. See Testify. ] The act of testifying, or giving testimony or evidence;
n. [ NL. ] A testifier. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who testifies; one who gives testimony, or bears witness to prove anything; a witness. [ 1913 Webster ]