Defn: The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated.
4. A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose.
CREDENCE
Cre"dence, v. t.
Defn: To give credence to; to believe. [Obs.]
CREDENDUM Cre*den"dum (kr-dn"dm), n.;pl. Credenda (-d. Etym: [L., fr. credere to belive.] (Theol.)
Defn: A thing to be believed; an article of faith; — distinguished from agendum, a practical duty. The great articles and credenda of Christianity. South.
CREDENT Cre"dent (kr"dent), a. Etym: [. credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe. See Creed.]
1. Believing; giving credence; credulous. [R.] If with too credent esr you list songs. Shak.
2. Having credit or authority; credible. [Obs.] For my authority bears of a credent bulk. Shak.
CREDENTIAL Cre*den"tial (kr-dn"shal), a. Etym: [Cf. It. credenziale, fr. LL. credentia. See Credence.]