credence table

cre·dence ta·ble

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Definitions of credence table words

noun credence table a small sideboard, originally one at which food was tasted for poison before serving 3
noun credence table a small table or ledge on which the bread, wine, etc, are placed before being consecrated in the Eucharist 3
noun credence table belief as to the truth of something: to give credence to a claim. 1
noun credence table something giving a claim to belief or confidence: letter of credence. 1
noun credence table Also called credence table, credenza. Ecclesiastical. a small side table, shelf, or niche for holding articles used in the Eucharist service. 1
noun credence table Furniture. credenza (def 1). 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Middle French credence < Medieval Latin crēdentia. See credent, -ence

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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