witness

Definition

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

Etymology

From Middle English witnesse, from Old English ġewitnes, equivalent to wit + -ness. Cognate with Middle Dutch wetenisse (“witness, testimony”), Old High German gewiznessi (“testimony”), Icelandic vitni (“witness”).

Example Sentences

• "She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."
• "May we, with the warrant of womanhood and the witness of a good conscience, pursue him with any further revenge?"
• "We have as much witness from heaven as we need."