CREDENCE


Meaning of CREDENCE in English

n.1 belief.

2 (in full credence table) a small side-table, shelf, or niche which holds the elements of the Eucharist before they are consecrated.

Phrases and idioms:

give credence to believe. letter of credence a letter of introduction, esp. of an ambassador.

Etymology: ME f. OF f. med.L credentia f. credere believe

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.