Defn: The quality or state of being credible; worthness of belief; credibility. [R.] Boyle.
CREDIBLY
Cred"i*bly, adv.
Defn: In a manner inducing belief; as, I have been credibly informed of the event.
CREDIT
Cred"it (krd"t), n. Etym: [F. cr (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 into 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. The things which we properly believe, be only such as are received on the credit of divine testimony. Hooker.
4. That which tends to procure, or add to, reputation or esteem; an honor. I published, because I was told I might please such as it was a credit to please. Pope.
5. Influence derived from the good opinion, confidence, or favor of
others; interest.
Having credit enough with his master to provide for his own interest.
Clarendon.
6. (Com.)