[ev.i.dence] n (14c) 1 a: an outward sign: indication b: something that furnishes proof: testimony; specif: something legally submitted to a tribunal to ascertain the truth of a matter
2: one who bears witness; esp: one who voluntarily confesses a crime and testifies for the prosecution against his accomplices -- in evidence 1: to be seen: conspicuous "trim lawns ... are everywhere in evidence --Amer. Guide Series: N.C."
2: as evidence
[2]evidence vt -denced ; -denc.ing (ca. 1610): to offer evidence of: prove, evince syn see show