tester 
Causing his servant to leave him unusually one morn- 
ing, locking hiuiselfe in, he strangled himselfe with his 
cravatt upon the bed-tester. Evelyn, Diary, Aug. 18, 1673. 
(6) In arch., a flat canopy, as over a pulpit or a tomb. 
A tester of scarlet embroidered with a counterpoint of 
silksay belonging to the same. 
Slrype, Eccles. Mem. (ed. 1822), II. i. 201. 
2f. A head-piece ; a helmet. 
The sheeldes brighte, testers and trappures. 
Chaucer, Knight's Tale, 1. 1642. 
Half-tester bedstead, a bedstead having a canopy of 
about half its length, and therefore supported by the posts 
at the head only. See bedstead. 
tester 3 (tes'ter), n. [Early mod. E. testern, tes- 
terne, testorn, also testril, altered forms (later 
reduced to tester, in conformity with tester 2 ) of 
teston.-seeteston. Hence ult. tizzy.'] A name 
given to the shillings coined by Henry VIII., 
and to sixpences later (compare teston) ; also, 
in modern slang, a sixpence. 
There 's a tester; 
Nay, now I am a wooer, I must be bounteful. 
Beau, and Fl., Honest Man's Fortune, iii. 3. 
They say he that has lost his wife and sixpence has lost 
a tester. Swift, Polite Conversation, i. 
The demand on thy humanity will surely rise to a tester. 
Lamb, Chimuey-Sweepers. 
tester-cloth (tes'ter-kloth), n. The material 
used to cover the frame of the tester and form 
the canopy of a four-post bedstead. 
testeret, [See tester 2 .'] Same as testiere. 
testernt (tes'tern), re. Same as tester 3 . 
testernt (tes'tern), u. t. [< testern, .] To pre- 
sent with a testern or sixpence. 
To testify your bounty, I thank you, you have testerned 
me ; in requital whereof, henceforth carry your letter your- 
self. Shak., T. G. of V., i. 1. 153. 
testes. n. Plural of testis. 
test-glass (test'glas), . A small glass vessel, 
usually cylin- 
drical or nearly 
cylindrical in 
form, generally 
having a spout 
or beak and a 
foot : it has 
sometimes a 
graduated scale 
on the side. 
testlbrachial (tes-ti-bra'ki-al), a. [< testibra- 
chi(um) + -al.~] Of the character of, or per- 
taining to, the testibrachium. 
testibrachium (tes-ti-bra'ki-um), n. ; pi. testi- 
brachia (-a). [NL. (Spitzka, 1881), < L. testis, 
testicle, 4- brachium, arm.] The prepeduncle, 
or superior cms, of the cerebellum; the so- 
called process from the cerebellum to the tes- 
tis of the brain. 
testicardine (tes-ti-kar'din), a. Of or pertain- 
ing to the Testicardines. 
Testicar dines (tes-ti-kar'di-nez), n. pi. ' [NL., 
< L. testa, shell, + cardo (cardin-), hinge: see 
cardinal."] A prime division of brachiopods, 
including those which have a hinged calcareous 
shell : opposed to Eeardines : same as Arthro- 
pomata. 
testicle (tes'ti-kl), re. [= F. testicule = Pr. tes- 
ticul = Sp. testiculo = Pg. testiculo = It. testi- 
colo, testiculo, < L. testiculus, dim. of testis, tes- 
ticle.] One of the two glands in the male which 
secrete the spermatozoa and some of the fluid 
elements of the semen; a testis. Cooper's irri- 
table testicle, a testicle affected with neuralgia. 
testicond (tes'ti-kond), a. [< L. testis, testicle, 
+ condere, hide, conceal.] Having the testes 
concealed that is, not contained in an ex- 
ternal pouch or scrotum. Most animals are tes- 
ticond, but the word denotes more particularly mammals 
of this character, as the cetaceans and some others. 
testicular (tes-tik'u-liir), a. [= F. testiculaire 
= It. testicolare, < Li testiculus, testicle: see testi- 
cle."] 1 . Of or pertaining to a testicle or testis : 
as, testicular inflammation. 2. In bot., same as 
testieulate. Testicular artery, the spermatic artery. 
Testicular cord. Same as spermatic cord (which see 
under cord 1). Testicular cyst, a retention-cyst of a 
seminal tubule. Also called seminal cyst. Testicular 
duct, the vas deferens. Testicular veins, small veins 
collecting the blood from the testes, and emptying into 
the spermatic veins. 
testieulate (tes-tik'u-lat), a. [< LL. testiculatus, 
having testicles, shaped like a testicle, < L. testi- 
culus, testicle: see testis.'] 1. Of the rounded or 
ovoid shape of a testicle. 2. Having a pair of 
testicle-like formations. 3. Iniot: (a) Shaped 
like a testicle. (5) Having a pair of organs so 
shaped, as the tubers of Orchis mascula. Also 
testicular, testiculated. 
testiculated (tes-tik'u-la-ted), a. [< testieulate 
+ -ed 2 ."] In bot., same as testieulate. 
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testiere (tes-ti-ar'), [OF. : see tester 2 ."] A 
piece of armor for a horse, covering the head, 
and differing 
from the cham- 
fron in cover- 
ing the head 
more complete- 
ly, having ear- 
pieces, etc. 
testift, a. Mid- 
dle English 
form of testy. 
testiflcate (tes- 
tif 'i-kat), n. [< 
L. testificatus, 
pp. of testifi- 
cari, testify: 
see testify! In 
SCOtS law, S, 
solemn written 
assertion, not on oath, formerly used in judicial 
procedure. 
He had deposited this testi/icate and confession, with the 
day and date of the said marriage, with his lawful supe- 
rior Boniface, Abbot of Saint Mary's. Scott, Abbot, xxxviii. 
testification (tes"ti-fi-ka'shon), n. [< OF. tes- 
tification = Sp. testification = Pg. testificafao = 
It. testificazione, < L. testificatio(n-), testifying, < 
testificari, testify : see testify.'} The act of tes- 
tifying, or giving testimony or evidence ; a wit- 
nessing; testimony; evidence. 
Those heavenly mysteries wherein Christ imparteth 
himself unto us, and giveth visible testification of our 
blessed communion with him. 
Hooker, Eccles. Polity, v. 36. 
testificator (tes'ti-fi-ka-tor), n. [< L. as if *tes- 
tiftcator, < testificari, testify : see testify."] One 
who testifies; one who gives witness or evi- 
dence ; a witness. 
testifler (tes'ti-fl-er), . [< testify + -er^.~] One 
who testifies ; one who gives testimony or bears 
witness to anything ; a witness. Evelyn, True 
Religion, II. 196. 
testify (tes'ti-fi), v. ; pret. and pp. testified, ppr. 
testifying. [< ME. testifien, < OF. testifier = 
Sp. Pg. testificar = It. testificare, < L. testificari, 
bear witness, < testis, a witness, + facere, make 
(see -/#).] I. intrans. 1. To bear witness; 
make declaration, especially for the purpose of 
communicating to others a knowledge of some 
matter not known to them, or for the purpose 
of establishing some fact. 
Jesus . . . needed not that any should testify of man, 
for he knew what was in man. John ii. 25. 
The eye was placed where one ray should fall, that it 
might testify of that particular ray. 
Emerson, Self-Reliance. 
2. In law, to give testimony, under oath or sol- 
emn affirmation, in a cause depending before a 
court. 
One witness shall not testify against any person to cause 
him to die. Num. xxxv. 30. 
However many nations and generations of men are 
brought into the witness-box, they cannot testify to any- 
thing which they do not know. 
W. K. Cliford, Lectures, II. 200. 
3. To serve as evidence; be testimony or proof. 
Ah, but some natural notes about her body, 
Above ten thousand meaner moveables, 
Would testify, to enrich mine inventory. 
Shak., Cymbeline, ii. 2. 30. 
II. trans. 1. To bear witness to; affirm or 
declare as fact or truth. 
We speak that we do know, and testify that we have 
seen, and ye receive not our witness. John iii. 11. 
I testified the pleasure I should have in his company. 
Goldsmith, Vicar, iii. 
2. In law, to state or declare under oath or 
affirmation, as a witness, before a tribunal. 
3. To give evidence of ; evince; demonstrate; 
show. 
Prayers are those "calves of men's lips," those most 
gracious and sweet odours, . . . which being carried up 
into heaven do best testify our dutiful affection. 
Booker, Eccles. Polity, v. 23. 
4. To make known ; publish or declare freely. 
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, re- 
pentaiice toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus 
Christ. Acts xx. 21. 
testill (tes'til), n. [< NL. *testilla, dim. of L. 
testa, a potsherd: see test 2 ."] In bot., same as 
frustule. 
testily (tes'ti-li), adv. In a testy manner ; fret- 
fully; peevishly; with petulance. 
testimonial (tes-ti-mo'ni-al), a. and n. [< F. 
testimonial = Sp. testimonial = It. testimoniale, < 
LL. testimonialis, of or pertaining to testimony, 
< L. testimonium, testimony: see testimony."] 
I. a. Relating to or containing testimony. 
testimony 
A clerk does not exhibit to the bishop letters missive or 
testimonial testifying his good behaviour. 
Ayliffe, Paragon. 
Testimonial proof, proof by testimony of a witness, as 
distinguished from evidence afforded by a document. 
II. n. If. A will; a testament. 
To dispossesse 
His children of his goodes, & give her all 
By his last dying testimonial^ 
Times' Whistle (E. E. T. S.), p. 135. 
2f. A certificate ; a warrant. 
That none of the said reteyned persons in Husbandrye, 
or in any the Artes or Sciences above remembred, after the 
tyme of his Reteynor expired, shall departe foorthe of one 
Cytye, Towne, or Parishe to another, . . . onles he have a 
Testimoniall under the Scale of the said Citie or Towne 
Corporate. 
Laws of Elizabeth (1562), quoted in Ribton-Turner's 
[Vagrants and Vagrancy, p. 101. 
3f. A mark ; token ; evidence ; proof. 
A signe and solemne teslimoniall of the religious ob- 
servance which they carried respectively to the whole ele- 
ment of fire. Holland, tr. of Plutarch, p. 613. 
4f. A statement; a declaration; testimony. 
I must giue the Kings Kingdomes a eaueat here, con- 
cerning vagabonding Greekes, and their counterfeit Testi- 
monials: True it is, there is no such matter as these lying 
Rascals report vnto you. W. Lithgow, Travels, iii. 
5. A writing certifying to one's character, con- 
duct, or qualifications; a certificate of worth, 
attainment, excellence, value, genuineness, etc. 
6. A tangible expression of respect, esteem, 
admiration, appreciation or acknowledgment 
of services, or the like. [Colloq.] 
The late lamented O'Connell, . . . over whom a grateful 
country has raised such a magnificent testimonial. 
Thackeray, Virginians, xi. 
The portrait was intended as a testimonial, " expressive 
... of the eminent services of Mr. Boxsious in promot- 
ing and securing the prosperity of the town." 
W. Collins, After Dark, p. 45. 
Testimonial of the great seal Same as quarter-seal. 
testimonialize -(tes-ti-mo'ni-al-iz), v. t. ; pret. 
and pp. testimonialized, ppr. testimonializing. 
[< testimonial + -ize.~] To present with a tes- 
timonial. [Rare.] 
People were testimonialisinct his wife. 
Thackeray, Newcomes, Ixiii. 
testimony (tes' ti-mo-ni), n. ; pi. testimonies 
(-niz). [= F. temoin '= Pr. testimoni = Sp. tes- 
timonio = Pg. testimunho = It. testimone, tes- 
timonio, < L. testimonium, testimony, < testis, a 
witness: see test 3 ."] 1. Witness; evidence; 
proof or demonstration of some fact. 
I'll give you all noble remembrances, 
As testimonies 'gainst reproach and malice, 
That you departed lov'd. 
Fletcher (and anotherl), Nice Valour, iv. 1. 
I swear by truth and knighthood that I gave 
No cause, not willingly, for such a love : 
To this I call my friends in testimony. 
Tennyson, Lancelot and Elaine. 
2. In law, the statement or declaration of a wit- 
ness; oral evidence; a solemn statement or dec- 
laration under oath or affirmation, made as evi- 
dence before a tribunal or an officer for the pur- 
poses of evidence ; a statement or statements 
made in proof of something. 3. Tenor of dec- 
larations or statements made or witness borne ; 
declaration : as, the testimony of history. 
As to the fruits of Sodom, fair without, and full of 
ashes within, I saw nothing of them ; tho', from the testi- 
monies we have, something of this kind has been pro- 
duced. Pococke, Description of the East, II. i. 37. 
Who trusts 
To human testimony for a fact 
Gets this sole fact himself is proved a fool. 
Browning, Ring and Book, II. 824. 
4. The act of bearing witness ; open attesta- 
tion; profession. 
Thou ... for the testimony of truth hast borne 
Universal reproach. Hilton, P. L., vi. 33. 
The two first [Quakers in New England] that sealed 
their testimony with their blood were William Robinson, 
merchant of London, and Marmaduke Stevenson, a coun- 
tryman of Yorkshire. 
Sewel, History of the Quakers (1856), I. 290. 
5. A declaration or protest. 
Shake off the dust under your feet, for a testimony 
against them. Mark vi. 11. 
Alice Rose was not one to tolerate the coarse, careless 
talk of such a woman as Mrs. Brunton without uplifting 
her voice in many a testimony against it. 
Mrs. Gaskell, Sylvia's Lovers, xxxix. 
6. In Scrip. : (a) The law of God in general ; 
the Scriptures. 
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the sim- 
ple. Ps. xix. 7. 
The testimonies of God are true, the testimonies of God 
are perfect, the testimonies of God are all sufficient unto 
that end for which they were given. 
Hooker, Eccles. Polity, ii. 8. 
(6) Specifically, the two tables of the law (ta- 
bles of the testimony) ; the decalogue. 
