'Credence' definitions:

Definition of 'credence'

From: WordNet
noun
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" [syn: credence, acceptance]
noun
A kind of sideboard or buffet [syn: credenza, credence]

Definition of 'Credence'

From: GCIDE
  • Credence \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.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence. [1913 Webster]
  • To give credence to the Scripture miracles. --Trench. [1913 Webster]
  • An assertion which might easily find credence. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Credence'

From: GCIDE
  • Credence \Cre"dence\, v. t. To give credence to; to believe. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'credence'

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