myEtymology.com: French etymology of credence

Etymology of the French word credence

the Old French word credence

derived from the Medieval Latin word credentia (credence, small table in sanctuary for vessels; promise; credence; recognition of debt)

derived from the Latin word credens (believer; the_faithful)

derived from the Latin word credere (lend to, make loans, give credit; trust, entrust; commit)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kerd-

Word found in Old French