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A very diligent and observing person, and likewise
very sober and credible.

Dampier.

Cred"i*ble*ness, n. The
quality or state of being credible; worthiness of belief;
credibility. [R.] Boyle.

Cred"i*bly, adv. In a manner
inducing belief; as, I have been credibly informed of the
event.

Cred"it (kr&ebreve;d"&ibreve;t), n.
[F. crédit (cf. It. credito), L.
creditum loan, prop. neut. of creditus, p. p. of
credere to trust, loan, believe. See Creed.]
1. Reliance on the truth of something said
or done; belief; faith; trust; confidence.

When Jonathan and the people heard these words
they gave no credit unto them, nor received them.

1 Macc. x. 46.

2. Reputation derived from the confidence
of others; esteem; honor; good name; estimation.

John Gilpin was a citizen

Of credit and renown.

Cowper.

3. A ground of, or title to, belief or
confidence; authority derived from character or
reputation.


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