Neh. xiii. 15.
Tes"ti*fy, v. t. 1. To bear witness to; to support the truth of by
testimony; to affirm or declare solemny.
We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive
not our witness.
John iii. 11.
2. (Law) To affirm or declare under oath or affirmation before a
tribunal, in order to prove some fact.
Tes"ti*fy, adv. In a testy manner; fretfully; peevishly; with
petulance.
Tes`ti*mo"ni*al (?), n. [Cf. OF. testimoniale, LL. testimonialis, L.
testimoniales (sc. litteræ). See Testimonial, a.] 1. A writing or
certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good
conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing.
2. Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as a token of
respect, or of obligation for services rendered.
Tes`ti*mo"ni*al, a. [L. testimonialis: cf. F. testimonial.] Relating
to, or containing, testimony.
Tes"ti*mo*ny (?), n.; pl. Testimonies (#). [L. testimonium, from testis
a witness: cf. OF. testimoine, testemoine, testimonie. See Testify.] 1.
A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of
establishing or proving some fact.
Such declaration, in judicial proceedings, may be verbal or written,
but must be under oath or affirmation.
2. Affirmation; declaration; as, these doctrines are supported by the
uniform testimony of the fathers; the belief of past facts must depend
on the evidence of human testimony, or the testimony of historians.