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credence

Postby Bailey » Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:13 pm

cre·dence (krēd'ns)
n.
Acceptance as true or valid; belief. See synonyms at belief.
Claim to acceptance; trustworthiness.
Recommendation; credentials: a letter of credence.
A small table or shelf for holding the bread, wine, and vessels of the Eucharist when they are not in use at the altar.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin crēdentia, from Latin crēdēns, crēdent-, present participle of crēdere, to believe.]http://www.answers.com/topic/credence
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Postby gailr » Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:16 pm

I first learned about credence tables a few years ago.

I wasn't certain whether I believed they were necessary...


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