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/tˌɛstəmˈoʊniəl/ Listen

noun

Testimonial n.

A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing.

Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as a token of respect, or of obligation for services rendered.

adjective

Testimonial adj. Relating to, or containing, testimony.

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... acts of Don Carlos had introduced the author to that enlightened prince, who expressed his satisfaction and respect by transmitting him the title of Counsellor. A less splendid but not less truthful or pleasing testimonial had lately reached him ...

— The Life of Friedrich Schiller - Comprehending an Examination of His Works • Thomas Carlyle

... me that your Majesty will have had advices thereof, and will have ordered a means of correction. Moreover, as many are interested and have grievances, there will be no lack of a person to advise your Majesty thereof. Nevertheless, I have since thought that I neglect my duty in failing to send a testimonial to your Majesty which was forwarded to this city from Lope de Palacios, captain of the ship "Sant Martin," which went to China. He sent to this city, asking that he be granted permission to leave Macao, because he feared that ...

— The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, V7, 1588-1591 • Emma Helen Blair

... was a woman I could trust. Before she left home to try domestic service in London, the parson of her native parish gave her a written testimonial, of which I append a ...

— Little Novels • Wilkie Collins

... Merriam:—Gentlemen, I have just had the honor of receiving the noble volume in which you and the great lexicographer, and the accomplished reviser, unite your labors to "bid the language live." I accept it with the highest pride and pleasure, and beg to adopt in its utmost strength and extent, the testimonial ...

— A Handbook of the English Language • Robert Gordon Latham

... even the best health would be sorely tried. But he had superhuman courage, and—what does not always go with such courage—a very affectionate and gentle nature. In later life all his three brothers were his devoted disciples—a testimonial accorded to few prophets or founders of religions. And he is the first man in the record of European history whose mother was an important element in his life. Some of his letters to her have been preserved, ...

— Five Stages of Greek Religion • Gilbert Murray

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