Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence
That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence
A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose
The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated
If something lends or gives credence to a theory or story, it makes it easier to believe. Good studies are needed to lend credence to the notion that genuine progress can be made in this important field. = credibility
If you give credence to a theory or story, you believe it. You're surely not giving any credence to this story of Hythe's?. the acceptance of something as true give credence to sth (=to believe or accept something as true) (credentia, from credere )
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"