— testifier , n.
/tes"teuh fuy'/ , v. , testified, testifying .
v.i.
1. to bear witness; give or afford evidence.
2. Law. to give testimony under oath or solemn affirmation, usually in court.
3. to make solemn declaration.
v.t.
4. to bear witness to; affirm as fact or truth; attest.
5. to give or afford evidence of in any manner.
6. Law. to state or declare under oath or affirmation, usually in court.
7. to declare, profess, or acknowledge openly.
[ 1350-1400; ME testifyen testificari to bear witness, equiv. to testi ( s ) witness + -ficari -FY ]
Syn. 5. indicate, show, signify, prove.