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Webster 1913 Edition

Testimonial

Tesˊti-mo′ni-al

,
Noun.
[Cf. OF.
testimoniale
, LL.
testimonialis
, L.
testimoniales
(sc.
litterae
). See
Testimonial
,
Adj.
]
1.
A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one’s character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing.
2.
Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as a token of respect, or of obligation for services rendered.

Tesˊti-mo′ni-al

,
Adj.
[L.
testimonialis
: cf. F.
testimonial
.]
Relating to, or containing, testimony.

Webster 1828 Edition

Testimonial

TESTIMO'NIAL

,
Noun.
[L. testimonium.] A writing or certificate in favor of one's character or good conduct. Testimonials are required on many occasions. A person must have testimonials of his learning and good conduct, before he can obtain license to preach. Testimonials are to be signed by persons of known respectability of character.

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