TESTAMENT


Meaning of TESTAMENT in English

n. 1 a will (esp. last will and testament). 2 (usu. foll. by to) evidence, proof (is testament to his loyalty). 3 Bibl. a a covenant or dispensation. b (Testament) a division of the Christian Bible (see Old Testament, New Testament). c (Testament) a copy of the New Testament.

[ ME f. L testamentum will (as TESTATE): in early Christian L rendering Gk diatheke covenant ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.