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Etymology of the English word testacy

the English word testacy
derived from the English word testate
derived from the Latin word testatus (known on good evidence)
derived from the Latin word testari (give as evidence; bear witness; make a will)
derived from the Latin word testis (testicle, a witness)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *trei-
using the English suffix -acy

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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