TESTAMUR

Etymology

Noun

testamur (plural testamurs)

A certificate of successful completion of an examination.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Tes*ta"mur, n. Etym: [L., we testify, fr. testari to testify.] (Eng. Universities)

Definition: A certificate of merit or proficiency; -- so called from the Latin words, Ita testamur, with which it commences.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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